Beat | A Jenlisa Fan Fiction

Chapter 23

JENNIE'S POV

My eyes were closed but I was starting to regain my consciousness. I kept hearing the beeping of the machines that surrounded me, letting me know I was still in the hospital. There was a lingering pain in my chest and I couldn't move because of it. I felt groggy as I tried to open my eyes and speak but I was too weak to do it right away.

When I could finally open my eyes, it took time for my vision to adjust. I saw Lisa standing beside my bed, smiling with sad eyes.

"Everything is going to be okay now, Jennie. I'm so happy you're okay."

I tried to thank her and to tell her I loved her but I was too weak.

"I love you. Rest more, my love, so you can regain your strength," she quickly added when she saw me struggling. She leaned over and pressed her lips on my forehead. I gave her a small nod with a small smile on my face before drifting off again.

I woke up again after a while but this time when I opened my eyes, my parents were at my bedside. When they saw I was finally awake, they burst into tears and my father ran outside, shouting to get the nurse.

The first thing that popped into my mind was Lisa. I wanted to see her. I needed to see her. I missed her so much. I felt like I'd dreamt of her the entire time I was unconscious. Words cannot express how much it meant to me when she took care of me and how she's been there for me. She'd been nothing but perfect because of the support and patience she'd been exhibiting. I don't know how I would've survived these couple of months without her. All I wanted to do now was to stay with her and be wrapped around her protective arms.

I was pulled from the thoughts of her when my mom grabbed my hand and kissed it. "Oh honey, thank you for not giving up," she said as she gave me kisses all over my face. I smiled back in reply as tears ran down my cheeks. I couldn't respond more than that as I still felt weak and in pain.

My dad returned with a nurse and my doctor, who immediately checked on the monitors around my bed. Dr. Gi wore the stethoscope from around his neck and put its other end on my chest. After which, he proceeded to check my other vitals and peeked under the dressing on my chest. He then took the chart attached to the foot of my bed and wrote something down.

"So far, things are looking good, Mr. and Mrs. Kim. Although we still have to keep her here for a few more days and run some tests to keep an eye out for any complications as this was a major surgery."

My mom leaned in and patted me on the side. Her eyes were teary but her mouth was in a face-splitting grin. I looked over to my dad and noticed how relieved he looked at that moment.

"And of course as I mentioned, there is always the risk of rejection but so far I'm optimistic about your daughter's condition," he said, directed to my parents.

My mom grabbed the doctor's hand and sobbed, "Thank you so much, doctor! Thank you! Please continue looking out for my daughter."

My dad nodded in agreement.

After double-checking everything, discussing my medications, as well as explaining what I have to expect for the next few months, Dr. Gi and the nurse left the room.

"Mo-m," I said with a raspy voice. I realized my throat felt dry and scratchy.

"Yes, honey?" she replied as she helped me sip water from a straw, still grinning while tears fell from her eyes.

I took a long sip and cleared my throat. "What happened?"

"Honey, about a week ago the doctor said your heart was in the end stages of heart failure and if you didn't get a new heart soon...," she trailed off hesitantly and pulled me closer. "But you're okay now. That night, the doctor informed us that a donor was available and he rushed you to surgery." She gave me a light squeeze.