It's been four hours now with no sign of any doctor or nurse coming out.
Daniel sat on a chair along the corridor towards the emergency ward where her daughter and wife were been treated. His head bowed and arms resting on his thighs, fast asleep. The door slowly wracked opened, exposing two nurses and a doctor , pulling out Leyla on a stretcher with drips on her, asleep.
Awoke by the sound of the door and nurses, Daniel drifted from his sleep and sprang towards them.
" Leyla! Leyla!!!", he shouted, a bit elated.
" How is she, doctor? "
He added holding Leyla's hand in his.
" Um..., it was a tough one but thank God she's out of danger now. With some few minutes rest, she'll come back to life ", the doctor explained.
Daniel gazed down at his wife with mixed feelings and slowly caressed her cheeks with his hands, forcing a smile.
" You'll be fine, love and I promise to find out whoever did this to you"
He sighed with a faint smile, drawing his gaze back to the doctor, " How is my daughter too".
" Oh, she's perfectly fine as well and already moved to her ward. You can go see her in room 101"
" Okay, thanks alot ma'am. Can't imagine how glad I am with this news. Please keep an eye on my wife for me, I'll go see Tiana now"
" Sure. No need to worry about that"
" Thanks."
Turns back to Leyla on the stretcher, " will be right back, honey", he expressed with a kiss on her cheeks and strolled off to Tiana's ward.
" Let's go. Be careful with her", the doctor stated to the nurses, leading the way.
They nodded and followed her, gently pulling the stretcher along.
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Tiana and Tatiana were moved into one ward with their cot opposite each other. They laid fast asleep with their cute and innocent face like angels.
" Ain't they so adorable?" , Nurse Jane expressed, leaning towards the cots with smiles.
" They sure are and so much alike as well. Are they twins or something? ", Bella, an assistant nurse added.
" Hell no!! Far from that (smiles). Tiana is the only daughter of the richest couple in this country Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Tatiana is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Drake a pauper. They both suffered barrenness for quite a long while in their marriage but miraculously gave birth at the same time and in the same month and year in this hospital. Damsel Drake gave birth to twins but lost one to death
( Looks up at Bella with a suspicious look and curiosity)
Quite a suspicious circumstance right?"(whispers)
" Huh? It sure is. Something seems fishy over here", Bella uttered.
" Hey, keep it low. I hear footsteps approaching ".
Suddenly, the door slammed opened.
" Doctor Celesta ", they chorused sheepishly.
" Yeah, are you done here? Tiana's dad wants her to be moved to her mother's room for security reasons."
" Okay, ma'am. We'll arrange for that ", Jane replied.
" Okay. I'll leave now."
" Good evening, ladies ", a voice called from the door.
They simultaneously turned towards the voice.
" Oh , Mr. Daniel, you're already here. "
" Yeah, want to see my daughter before she's moved to Leyla's room ", answered Daniel, looking at the two cots over the doctor's shoulder.
" Uhm, (smiles) Sorry, you came a little late. The nurses are preparing her for the move so you can't go in there. But, can I have a word with you at the office now?"
" Hmm, sure, shall we?"
" Alright, follow me please."
Doctor Celesta strolled ahead. Daniel gazed at the room for awhile and sighed, dashing off after her.
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HOSPITAL CORRIDOR
" Mr and Mrs. Drake ", a nurse called a approaching from on of the wards.
" Huh?", they answered, rushing towards her.
" How is our daughter? How did the operation go? , Damsel queried.
The nurse smiled and held her shoulder, " No need to worry, Ma'am. Your daughter is in perfect shape. The surgery was cancelled because she started responding normally to the treatment ".
" Really? Oh, my God.... So where is she now? I want to see my daughter ".
" Yeah, can we see her now?", asked Stephen, nervously.
" Sure, this way, please..."
Damsel nodded, glancing at Stephen cheerfully.
" Let's go dear ", Stephen urged with a kiss on her forehead.
They, hurriedly followed the nurse.