When Wan Bai arrived at the hospital, he went directly to his daughter's room before he could see his son in law. Nothing had changed. He handed Eyan the change of clothes and asked the driver and chef to set down the food for serving. He left Eyan to shower in the VIP room's bathroom and stepped out.
He walked into the next room and saw the Zi's. Everyone turned to look at him when he walked into the room.
"Come on in Wan. He was awake earlier but fell asleep an hour ago. Any news about Zunnie?" Old Mr. Zi was the first to speak when he saw Wan Bai.
"No, nothing yet, but the doctor said that she's doing okay. Nothing is irregular. The only thing is they don't know how long she'll remain in the coma."
"Ah, I'm sure she'll wake up soon. Alex didn't speak when he woke up. All he did was look around the room. I guess he was looking for her. He had some soup and went right back to sleep."
"That's great. They will both be okay. Did you guys get something to eat? I brought some food back from the manor. Come eat with us."
Glad he had invited them, they willingly followed Wan Bai to the small sitting area in Zunnie's room next door.
Eyan's shower was short so when Wan Bai came back he was fully dressed and ready to eat. The two families dined quietly. No-one had the courage or strength to speak. They were all caught in their own thoughts.
When they all finished eating, the conversation was kept to a minimum. Old Mr. Zi was asking Eyan about the company to lighten the atmosphere when they saw the doctor and two nurses rush into Alex's room.
Shocked to find out what was going on, everyone in the room followed in behind them. Eager as well terrified, Alex's family walked into the room.
At first, they could not tell what was happening. However, the moment the doctor began checking Alex's vitals everyone's shoulders relaxed.
"How do you feel Alex?" The doctor in charge spoke.
"I've had better checkups." Alex's raspy voice was heard.
The doctor chuckled before he replied; "I bet you have. But that's good, you're healing very well."
After the doctor in charge spoke to Mr. Zi outside the room, he left to see other patients.
"Where's my wife?" The moment the doctor left he looked around the room again searching for her.
"She's in the room next door," Eyan replied.
They had no idea how to tell him that she had been badly hurt and was in a coma.
"How is she? I couldn't wake her up or get to her. I couldn't protect her." If all the persons in the room did not hear the guilt and sadness in Alex's voice, then they were probably hard of hearing.
No-one wanted to be the bearer of bad news after hearing how broken he sounded. Seeing that he had just woken up, they held back the truth from him.
"She hasn't woken up as yet, but the doctor says she will be okay." Wan Bai replied before anyone could say his daughter was in a coma. He hadn't accepted it. He had not accepted the fact that Zunnie may never wake up. He wanted to be hopeful even if he had to lie.
Even though he felt the penetrating stares. He overlooked it and continued speaking.
"Are you hungry? We still have some soup left. Wait…let me just grab it." Wan Bai left the room before Alex could reply.
He was slowly falling apart and it was becoming bothersome. His hands were shaking violently as he attempted to get the bowl of soup.
"Don't worry, I got it dad. You should stay here and keep sis company. The doc said it's good to talk to her. Go, sit down or lay down beside her and talk to her." Eyan who had followed behind his dad urged him.
Wai Bai walked toward the hospital bed where Zunnie laid lifeless. If it were not for the machine constantly beating he would think that he was dead. She was really pale. There were traces of blood on the white bandage around her head. If only he could change it himself.
"Pumpkin, it's me, your papa. I'm right here waiting for you to come back and give me warm hugs and kisses. I already lost your mom and I don't want to lose you."
He stroked her exposed hand then held it tightly. He had to be strong for her. He wiped away the tears from his eyes and continued to speak to her.
"Alex woke up today and he asked about you. He feels bad; I can tell. Eyan is here with Selena. Sasha and her husband also came to visit you. Pumpkin their baby has gotten so big. The Zi's are also here. Everyone is here and we're waiting for you. So pumpkin, hurry and come back to us. We love you."