Facade

Chapter 38

Mia's pov

Like a whirlwind of action, doctors flooded Karen's room and I was kicked out. Though the nurse didn't use the exact same words but it means the same thing. I began pacing in the hallway. My head was filled with different thoughts. I was eager to see the doctor and I was also anxious of what he might say. I don't think I can stand anything negative. I bit my lip absently as I stared at the door willing it to open. My prayer was finally answered. The door opened and a group of doctors came out. I walked over to them expecting a report or something but they just ignored me and walked to the elevator. I almost pulled my hair in anger. How dare they ignore me? Do they have any idea how worried I am? I'm going to give them a piece of my mind. Let me just make sure Karen is fine. Before I could approach her room door, it opened and a nurse strolled out. She looked around, as if searching for someone. Of course Karen's searching for me! I thought. I walked over to her and said
"Excuse me" I called to her. She turned to me and smiled promptly.
"Are you Mia perhaps?" She asked me. I nodded immediately. She smiled, looking relieved.
"Miss Lee is requesting for you" she told me. I smiled at her and muttered
"Thanks. I'll go see her now" I said and moved to pass by her. She put her hand on my arm to stop me.
"Please be careful. She's still very weak. Normally we don't allow visitors when our patients are this week but she insisted on speaking to you. Take care not to stress her" She warned me. I understood everything she said and agreed. Karen definitely does not need more stress. I nodded at her and went in. Karen lay still surrounded by a mountain of pillows. I would have thought she's asleep had I not seen her blink her eyelids. I walked quietly to her and began to stroke her hair.
"Hey baby girl" I smiled at her. A neck brace was around her neck restricting her movements. She turned slowly and looked relieved when she identified me. She tried to smile but it looked more like a grimace.
"H-hi" She cracked out. I took a seat beside her and shifted closer to her.
"How are you feeling?" I asked her. Seriously? Is that all you could think of? I scolded myself. She's covered in bandages, how do I expect her to feel?
"I feel as if I've been run over by a cement truck" Karen said, trying to lighten the tension. I tried to smile at her but I couldn't. It was taking all of my will power to hold back my tears. I didn't want to cry in front of Karen. She needed me right now. Karen suddenly looked frantic and tried to look around. She immediately winced and I scowled at her
"Relax, you're still hurt" I scolded gently. She relaxed on the bed but her eyes were still anxious.
"Oh Mia, you can't believe what happened" Karen cried. I frowned at her. I've been dying to know what happened myself but since she just woke up, I was hesitant to ask her about it. But it seems she wants to talk about it. Well, I won't stop her. Not when I'm bursting with curiosity.
"You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to" I said to her, my voice laced with insincerity. I just prayed she didn't notice. Karen whispered something but it was too low to hear. I leaned closer to her and asked
"What did you just say?"
She gulped and took a deep breath
"My mum tried to kill me" She whispered. I definitely didn't hear that right. I mean, there's no way Karen just said her mum tried to kill her. It's not possible. Absolutely not. She loves her mother and though Helen is so selfish and self-centered, she isn't selfish enough to kill her own daughter. I'm sure Karen must be mistaken or maybe she hit her head.
"Karen sweetheart, you hit your head. You're not making any sense. Why don't you relax while I call the doctor to come check you out?" I tried to reassure her. It didn't work. Instead she scowled at me and snapped
"You think I'm lying? My mother set off a bomb to blow while I was still in the room. She didn't care if I lived or died. You know what? Find my brother, Felix. He'll tell you everything"
The word brother triggered my memory to a rude, arrogant man who I kicked out.
"Wait a minute, you have a brother?"
I shrieked. I know I'm not supposed to shout but excuse me, I'm in shock here. My eyes were wide open and my mouth hanging open. Karen smiled sheepishly and nodded.
"Yeah, I just found out too"
Though I was afraid of the answer but I needed to know. I needed to know if I had made a total fool of myself kicking out an innocent man trying to be with his sister.
"Is your brother tall, gorgeous, dark haired with amazing eyes perhaps?" I asked, trying to hide my embarrassment. Please say no, please say no, I prayed silently. Karen arched a brow at me but nodded. I huffed out in defeat. I guess it's official. I'm an idiot and I just made a huge embarrassment of myself. I don't think I can ever face him again.
I might as well confess before he comes and tell a false story. He might decide to do that to spite me.
"I found him sitting beside you when I arrived. I kicked him out thinking he was about to hurt you" I confessed, my expression timid and my cheeks red in embarrassment. I peaked to see Karen staring wide eyed at me.
"You mean he was here?" She asked, her voice strangled. I nodded in reply. She kicked her legs off the bed and tried to sit up. My heart flew to my throat. I walked quickly to her and held her down.
"What the hell do you think you are doing? You are not strong yet" I scolded, trying to ignore my racing heart. Karen struggled against me but I was stronger.
"I need to find him please. It's important" Karen insisted. I rolled my eyes at her. Stubborn girl. What part of relax doesn't she understand?
"Okay relax here while I go find him. How about that?" I offered. Her struggles seizes immediately.
"You'll do that for me?" she asked, her voice sounded uncertain. I smiled at her and replied
"of course. Besides I'm the one who kicked him out."
Karen beamed at me and relaxed. I smiled at her one last time before leaving the room. Time to find the dog. I sure hopes he doesn't me about it. I hate being wrong.

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