The Bastard Queen ✔

XXXVIII.

"Katherine, when are you going to wake up?" Ro asked, leaning his cheek into his hand

It's been a week since Katherine has been admitted. During that time, Ro stayed and watched over Katherine. Nathaniel and Isla dropping by to see how she's doing. Pete gathering information for Kana from the multiple of hospitals in Xiao. It was a one man mission, the meaning behind it to remain a secret.

"I've been reading the books you rented and I don't understand it at all, but I kept rereading it and went to the library to search for words I didn't understand. It was about the medical history of Xiao and the plague," Ro said, staring at the book on his lap, "I wonder why you're reading about this?"

Ro opened the book to where he left on. He took the papers out and read through them to remember what he learned.

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"Ro, how are you?" The nurse asked, walking into the room

"I'm doing fine. How about you?" Ro said, looking up from his papers

"Good. I'm just going to check on Marie," She said, checking Katherine's vitals

Ro watched her, wanting to learn more about the health field.

"Can I ask you a question? If you don't mind, " Ro asked

The nurse looked over at him, "Ask away,"

"How long did it take for you to become a nurse?" Ro asked

"4 or 5 years. I had to retake some classes as I failed them," She said

"Wow. It's really that difficult," Ro said

"It can be sometimes, but you have to focus and take it seriously,"

"Oh, okay,"

"Are you thinking of joining the health field?" She asked

"Yeah, but I don't think I'll be able to go to college,"

"I was like that, but I saved up money when I worked,"

"I'll do that, but I got to see at all the other careers,"

"That's a good idea. Find a career or hobby that you find passion in, so working there won't be boring,"

"I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, Riley,"

"Your welcome. In return, Marie is doing fine. It seems she might wake up soon, but not completely sure, so we'll keep an eye on that,"

"I hope she wakes up soon,"

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"I'm sorry, but we can't give out patient information,"

"It's an order by the Queen of Xiao to gather information of patients who came in the 18th of June," Pete said, placing a paper on the counter

The nurse picked up the paper and read it, he looked up at the soldier, "I need to show the director this,"

"There's no need for that. Just give me the records of the patients who came on 18th of June,"

"I'm sorry, sir, but it's a-aganist-,"

"I don't care if it's against your policy. Now, hand me the files," Pete cock the gun, the nurses face paling

"Y-yes sir," The nurse ran off to the room behind him

Pete stood there, tapping the gun on the counter. Not caring of the stares or gazes that focus on him or the gun.

"Mom, why can't I stay?"

"There's visiting hours and Marie will be kept in good hands,"

"Fine. I just hope she wakes up soon,"

The woman and child walked passed Pete, but he kept an eye on them until they were out of sight. 'Strange.'

"H-here you go, sir. Every patient you came on June 18th," The nurse placed the files on the counter

"Is there a patient named Marie here?"

"Oh, um, yes. She's one of the patients who came on June 18th,"

"Which room?"

"P-pardon?" The nurse stuttered

"Which room?"

"Oh, uh, room 22 on the 3rd floor,"

"Thanks," Pete grabbed the files and walked towards the elevator

Once inside, he pressed 3 and waited. He got out and walked around to find room 22. He stood outside the door, looking through the glass window, his eyes focused on the woman. He slid open the door, closing it behind him and walked to the edge of the bed. Pete cocked his head, taking in her appearance.

"What would Ko want with you?" Pete narrowed his eyes

"I don't have time for this," Pete sigh,  leaving the room

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"Is this all?" Kana asked, grabbing a file from the pile

"Yes, your highness. Are you not satisfied?"

"Oh no. I didn't think it would be this much," Kana exclaimed

"If that is all, I'll leave you," Pete bowed

"Thank you, Pete,"

"Anything for my Queen,"

Pete left and Kana went through the files, trying to find one particular name.

'Marie Lynch, 27. Born January 8th.
Stabbed in the thigh. Bruised lower ribs. Minor cuts.
Status: Cautious.
 °In coma
 °Pregnant - 4 weeks
    ¤High risk'

"No," Kana mumble, reading the words over

Pregnant. Flowing through her mind. 'She can't be pregnant. Her pregnancy will cause more issues. The best way is to kill her in her sleep. Killing two birds with one stone.'

A knock was heard.

"Who is it?" Kana asked

"Its Oslo, my love," Kana let out a sigh

"Come in," The door open, Oslo walking towards her after closing the door

"How are you?" Oslo asked, standing behind her, massaging her shoulders

"Do you trust me, Oslo?" Kana asked

"Of course, I do. What's all of a sudden with this question?" Oslo stopped and tilted her head to face him

"It seems we still have an obstacle in our relationship,"

"What?"

"You don't need to worry. I'll have it under control," Kana patted his cheek

"Kana, I don't like to be left in the darkness,"

"Oslo, it's the best you don't know,"

"Why? Let me remind you, that I'm your equal and we tell each other everything, so why can't you tell me,"

"Oslo…," Kana looked at the file, "the plague is overtaking too many lives. I didn't want you to worry,"

"Kana, you really think I wouldn't have found out. This is my kingdom as well. I may be born and raised in another kingdom, but this is my home now. I don't need to worry about my birthplace. Right now, I need to worry about Xiao and how we can stop the plague," Oslo said, reaching for a file

"Okay, but we're going to need to keep it a secret and find a cure,"

"We're a great team," Kana kissed his cheek