You Changed Me [On Hold]

Chapter 5: Ventricular tachy- wha?

I went inside a bus, that was heading towards the direction of the hospital, and put my money in the money slot. It took about 1 hour and 30 minutes, before I got to the hospital. I should've just gotten a cab, it'll only take about 30 minutes to get there. I went out of the bus, bid the driver farewell and went inside the hospital. I went to the reception counter and asked the nurse,

Me: Um... excuse me nurse, where is the room of Charles Lockwood?

Nurse: In what way are you related to him?

Me: I'm his daughter, Ciara Lockwood.

Nurse: Okay, 4th floor, turn right and you'll find his room, 412. 

Me: Thank you!

I headed towards the elevator, but it was so slow and there were so many people, and I was in a hurry, so I just took the stairs. When I finally reached the 4th floor, I was already panting because I ran when going up. I followed the nurses instructions and headed right. I was looking for the room, but I couldn't remember the number and people thought I was a lost child looking for her mommy, I was starting to get worried, when I heard a voice call out to me.

Peter: Ciara!

Me: Peter, I'm so glad I saw you. I can't find dad's room.

Peter: It's because you're on the wrong floor. This is the 5th floor.

Me: Oh... so that's why. Well it's not my fault, I took the stairs and ran as fast as I could. By the way, what are you doing in the 5th floor?

Peter: I was looking for you, I knew you would get lost.

Me: Shut Up!!

We went to the 4th floor and then went inside the room, dad's room. The first person I saw was my dad, sleeping in a bed in the middle of the room. I could tell that he was still unconscious. Then I saw Wendy and Jeremy, the only person who wansn't here was my mom.

Me: Dad!!

I walked up to his bed and I knelt on the floor. I can't hold back the tears any longer, so I cried my heart out and Wendy helped me stand up and we went outside.

Me: I-is h-he g-on-na b-be a-alright?

I can hear myself stuttering. I love my dad so so much, I don't want to lose him and have to live with my mom and step dad.

Wendy: Shhh... Shhhh.. just cry if you want, let it all out.

I'm so glad that I have a sister-in-law like Wendy, she's kind and not to mention pretty.

After 5 minutes of crying, I finally calmed down.

Wendy: Here, water.

Me: Thanks Wendy.

Wendy: You're welcome. I know you are a strong girl, but sometimes you have to open up and cry if you want to. So, are you ready to come in again?

Me: Yeah...

When we entered the room, My dad was already awake and he acted like nothing happened.

Dad: Hey Ciara, how's my girl?

Me: I should be the one asking you that, how are you dad?

Dad: I feel a lot better, guess I was  just tired and needed some sleep.

Me: You know, you shouldn't tire yourself and go home late at night and leave early in the morning.

Dad: But I'm a professional photographer, I always have appointments, meetings or shoots. Speaking of shoots, I have one today at 9:30 am. What time is it?

Jeremy: 11:05 am

Dad: OH NO!! I have to leave or else my employers will get mad.

Peter: I already called the agency to tell your employers, that you collapsed and you are now in a hospital. They said it was fine, but only this time.

Dad: Thank Goodness. 

Doctor: *knocks on the door* May I come in?

Dad: Yes, of course, you're the doctor.

Doctor: Haha! I can see you're already awake. But I have to speak to your children for a while.

Wendy: I'll just stay here, you guys go ahead outside.

So, the four of us went outside. Me, Jeremy, Peter and the doctor.

Doctor: Now, the results just came and your father has Ventricular tachycardia.

Me: Ventricular tachy- wha?

Doctor: Ventricular tachycardia. It is a rapid heartbeat that starts in the ventricles and is a pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute, with at least three irregular heartbeats in a row. The condition can develop as an early or late complication of a heart attack. This is a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia because it may lead to ventricular fibrillation, asystole, and sudden death. But good thing your father is a very strong man and this is the first time it has happened to him.

Jeremy: S-sudden d-death?

Doctor: Yes, but as I said earlier, this is the first time that's happened to him, so for this to be prevented from happening again, he has to stop working for at least a month or two, but I'd recommend two and he needs to go to the hospital to have a check- up every 3 weeks or when he feels pain. He can leave the hospital tomorrow and when he gets home he has to eat, drink his medicine and then sleep early.

Peter: Okay, I'll just tell him. Thank you doctor....

Doctor: Doctor Aly

Peter: Thank you doctor Aly.

Doctor: I'm glad I can help. Just press the button near the bed when something happens.

After that doctor Aly left and we went inside the room. Dad was sleeping so soundly and Wendy was reading a book.

Peter: Hey Wends, when did he sleep?

Wendy: About five minutes ago. 

Peter: Okay, I guess we should head back now. Jeremy and Ciara, I'll visit again later.

Jeremy and Me: Okay.

Me: Take care guys!

Then they left. Only me, Jeremy and my dad were in the room.

Me: Hey Jeremy

Jeremy: Yeah?

Me: Don't you still have class?

Jeremy: I'm half day since it's already 12:00 nn, I don't need to go. How about you? You still have class right?

Me: Yeah, but I'm not in the mood to attend right now. I'll just ask dad to make me an excuse letter when he wakes up and besides, next week we'll start preparing for our school festival.

Jeremy: You're so lucky!!

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Just to let you all know, I changed the summary, because I wanted "them" to meet in a different way, so yeah. :)) And it will make the story a tad bit longer :)