Raymond's POV
I couldn't control my emotions when Anna said "it's cold" because at time, we couldn't hear the machine beeping again,the doctors were ready to wrap Anna up they said she is dead,I cried for the first time after my mother's death. I thought my emotions died with my mother,I can't afford to loose another special person I care for in my life, but everything changed when Anna said "it's cold", I was overwhelmed with joy, I hold her hands tightly. She was also happy to see me,she was not even angry with Chloe that's shows how pure Anna's heart is.
Mike signalled to me later that we have to see the doctor after spending more time with Anna, I followed Mike to the doctor's office,the doctor welcomed us and offered us seats, "Good afternoon Mr. Quin" the doctor greeted calmly,"Good afternoon just go straight to the point" I replied,"Okay Mr. Quin. Miss Anna's psychological health is poor so I will refer a therapist, and due to her phobia and psychological health it affected her physically." The doctor paused I understand he is trying to break the words down to my level, "She is paralyzed temporarily" the doctor announced,what is this man saying I tried to control my anger. "Mike explain to me or is he playing pranks?" I shouted with my voice echoing in the room.
"Raymond calm down" Mike said pinching the space between his brows, "Anna will not be able to use her legs for the time being" Mike said trying to make his words as pleasant as possible. "She can't walk?" I asked trying to be sure, "Yes.... Yes Mr Quin not permanently" the doctor said shivering. "What are you saying? Do you know how it will affect her? You must be kidding me" I shouted banging the table, "Raymond it's okay, at least she is alive" Mike said and I shot him a deadly glare, something is wrong I don't understand how phobia will cause paralysis.
I took three deep breaths I looked at Mike then the doctor I don't know why I feel strange,"Let's go" I said, "I'm taking her home today" I said to the doctor and he just nodded his head. "Raymond are you okay?" Mike asked on our way back, "do I look okay to you? Get your medical team here I don't trust these doctors" I said on getting to the parking lot. "I also feel the same but I'm not a medical doctor, I discover and make research on drugs" Mike said.
"I will investigate about this but first let's get Anna out of here, she will be okay with you" I said,, Mike called his research center and requested for an ambulance,he asked the nurses to prepare the VVIP room for Anna. I don't know how to break the news to Anna about her legs, "Let's wait outside for the ambulance" Mike said and we walked to the entrance of the hospital.
Few minutes later Mike's research center's ambulance came, I cleared the bills and we were allowed to take Anna. She was still sleeping,I looked at her beautiful face and I feel really sorry for her. On getting to Mike's research center, Mike arranged different doctors to check Anna, I went back to my company as I need to get many work done. I don't really trust Ava with my company. My company's anniversary is next month and few weeks so I have more workload, I plan to surprise Anna that day too.
"Sir it's time to meet the President of Rita Bakes" Ava announced, I adjusted my suit and walked into the meeting room, "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting Mrs. Caleb" I apologized to the woman just for formalities. "It's fine Mr. Quin, I just happen to be here early. I'm happy you are here" Mrs. Caleb replied and adjusted her glasses and posture.
Rita Bakes wants to Quin Tech to design a phone for the staffs with special design. The phone is to detect the mole in the company but only Mrs. Caleb and I know that,to the staffs the phone is to inform them about their work schedules and a form of identification. We talked about the project and we both signed the contracts, "Thank you Mr Quin" Mrs. Caleb said as she offered me an handshake. Ava entered the meeting room after Mrs. Caleb left, "Sir do you mind having lunch with me" Ava said, I ignored her and walked out of the room. I drove back to Mike's research center, I really miss Anna, I can't wait to see her.
I rushed towards the elevator after parking my car in the private parking lot. I got to the entrance of the VVIP room I was checked by the security machine, I walked towards Anna's room but I stopped as soon as her I heard her voice, "I can't walk? Why can't I walk? Mike please help me, Raymond will hate me I know" Anna said amidst tears. "No he can't hate you. It's not your fault just stop overthinking things" Mike replied her, "Mommy I'm here for you and daddy is here for you too" Chloe chipped in, "I caused him so much trouble already, if I can't walk he will not want to go to work. I will rather die than let other people suffer because of me" Anna blurted out at this point I rushed in and kissed her lips as a way of telling her shut up.
I broke the kiss when she was out of breath, Chloe was smiling at me but I ignored her. "If you say something like this next time the punishment will be severe. You are never a burden to me Anna and I will continue to care for you" I said as I wipe her tears with my thumb. "Raymond thank you" Anna said as she burst into tears, I feel sad. I pat her back gently until she calm down, "Anna let me go and see Mike and other doctors" I said, Anna nodded,she is still in a daze.
"What did you find Mike?" I asked as soon as we entered his office, "You are right Raymond, Sugammadex was found in her blood." Mike said. "I will investigate this later, any way you can help Anna?" I said, "You don't have to ask we are detoxifying the drug from her system. I have a drug that will speed up the rate of her recovery but she will stay here for the main time" Mike said and I agreed with him.
Anna's POV
By the time I woke up I found myself in another hospital room entirely different from the one I was in before, "Where am I ? Where is Raymond?" I asked and try to get up, "how are you feeling Anna" Marie said and rushed towards me, "Anna don't move you are safe" Marie assured me. "Mommy we are at my Research Center" Chloe said happily,"My daughter has disowned me, I'm sad" Marie said pretending to be sad, "That face won't work for me Mrs. Adam" Chloe said and we all laughed. "I don't know why she exchanged parents,are we not good enough?" Mike asked Chloe, "Mr. Adam don't use that tone to coax me" Chloe said nonchalantly.
I admire their family how I wish my parents are here, I remember when we will go to the market together. Oh mom and dad ! I miss you guys, I tried to get out of bed but my legs are stiff, "Mike why can't I carry my legs? I can't lift them" I said nervously they are into medicine they should know the reason behind that. They all remain silent,"Marie I need to use the bathroom" I said nervously. Marie pushed a wheelchair towards me, "what am I going to use this for?" I asked. "Anna you won't be able to walk temporarily" Marie said with her trembling voice.
Are my ears playing tricks? I can walk rights,this can't be real. Even if it is not permanent how will I take my bath, I won't be able to make clothes. I cried out I'm worried about Raymond most, I caused him troubles already. "Don't cry Anna" Mike said, "I can't walk? Why can't I walk? Mike please help me, Raymond will hate me I know" I said amidst tears after realizing this is a cruel reality I refuse to accept. "No he can't hate you. It's not your fault just stop overthinking things" Mike replied me with a concern look, "Mommy I'm here for you and daddy is here for you too" Chloe chipped in, "I caused him so much trouble already, if I can't walk he will not want to go to work. I will rather die than let other people suffer because of me" I blurted out, at this point Mark banged in and kissed my lips, I'm really embarrassed. Does Raymond like me? He kissed me, I blushed.
"If you say something like this next time the punishment will be severe. You are never a burden to me Anna and I will continue to care for you" he said as he wipe my tears away with his thumb. "Raymond thank you" I said as she burst into tears, I can't believe he is not angry with me. If it were to be Jake no I can't compare the two of them. He pat my back gently until I get stabilized "Anna let me go and see Mike and other doctors" Raymond said, I nodded,I is still in a daze. Now I can't walk but I hope it is temporary and my legs will heal fast.
"Don't worry I will try and develop a drug for you. Doctor Mike is trying his best" Chloe said, Raymond came back after a while, Marie left with Chloe. Raymond slept in the hospital ward with me. The next morning he left when Marie and Mike resumed work. I started my physiotherapy and I was given the new medicine Mike just developed he said it will increase the rate of my recovery, Marie will come visiting when she is free, Chloe joined me after her elementary school. They tried their best to make me happy, "Do you want to see the garden?" Chloe asked, "yes I want to feel the fresh breeze" I replied.
Chloe called one of the nurses to put me on the wheel chair, drip stand was put beside me, one nurse pushed the wheel chair towards the elevator and Chloe started introducing the rooms to me and I was fascinated. "That is my personal office,that is the kids room I go there to see how the children are doing sometimes" Chloe said and I looked at her with a puzzle face, "I'm not a kid, so I go there to check on the kids" Chloe said trying to defend herself. I started laughing Chloe does not see herself as a kid. We reached the garden, the whole place looks colorful with different flowers, different scents welcomed me, there are few people in the garden some are on wheel chair like me while some are able to walk but they are with drip stand. The purple hospital uniform made the patients look lthe same.
I envied those that can walk I wish I can use my legs,"It's is beautiful" I said pushing my emotions aside, "Yes sometimes I come here to refresh my mind and brain" Chloe said, "Chloe it's true I feel truly refreshed" I said turning toward the direction where the roses are dancing to the rhythm of the breeze, "Roses are used to clean and the are anti-septic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory too" Chloe said, "So you mean Roses are used to produce drugs?" I asked it's sound new to me, "Yes all the flowers here even plants and weeds have their medicinal uses" Chloe replied. Her golden brown hair was flying all over her face,"Chloe you are going to be a great woman" I said.
I'm proud of Chloe she won't be useless in the society,she is just 8 and she has this amount of knowledge, her parents raised her well. We talked about different things and I was taken back to my ward. Raymond was in the room waiting for me, I blushed as soon as I see him. He sat elegantly on the sofa like a proud king, he dressed different today. He is in shorts and sweatshirt.
"How are you feeling Anna?" Raymond asked as soon as I settled on the bed, "I'm fine what about you? Did you eat?" I asked him back. "I'm glad you are fine,Chloe thank you for thanking good care of Anna " Raymond said while caressing my hands. "It's fine,Uncle Ray I have something to tell you" Chloe said, "Okay let me hear you" Raymond replied. "You know the day we went to the amusement park?" Chloe said,"I remember so..." Raymond replied. "I felt someone was watching us later they became two but one of them looked familiar. I did not reply give them attention but when we went to the hospital they followed us" Chloe said.
"Why didn't you say this earlier?" Raymond said raising his voice, "I'm sorry I didn't pay much attention because I thought they stalked you because you are handsome,they are both girls" Chloe replied, "Can you describe them like how they look?" Raymond asked, "No they both put on face caps but now thinking about i think they are related to Aunt Anna's paralysis" Chloe said calmly but I'm confused who could have done that? I don't even know anyone in Las Vegas. "I will surely find them" Raymond said clenching his fist. "What do you mean they had something to do with my paralysis? I don't even know anyone here" I said.
"That's my assumption but I know those two were up to no good" Chloe replied, "Anna some people will make you their enemy for no reason,it's not necessary you know them. And some you know them don't worry I will surely get justice for you" Raymond said and I agreed with him. Even though we are not yet clear about our relationship,I can see he truly cares about me. Chloe went back home with her parents, Raymond stayed back. I understand he is afraid to leave me alone that's enough for me,to have someone who truly care about you is a gift.
Ava's apartment
Ava's POV
I decided to celebrate my success with Jessie I brought Jake over to Las Vegas already, "I can't believe she is now paralyzed" Jake said with a smirk, "All credits to me" Jessie said as she gulped down her red wine, "You deserve an award" I said,Jessie and I paid the doctor to paralyze Anna, Raymond will never love a crippled woman. Jessie and Jake started making out, I brought them over for the threesome. "I see you guys are getting along well" I said and I started removing Jake's trousers, "I want to see you guys kissing each other" Jake said as he broke the kiss with Jessie, "what are you saying Jake? We are not lesbian" Jessie screamed out, I did not hesitate I grabbed her lips and started kissing her fiercly. We had fun till the next day, I was still sleeping when Jessie screamed on phone, "What do you mean they transferred her to Adam Medical Research Center!", "Find something to do....... What do you mean there is nothing you can do about it?" Jessie hanged up.
"Jessie what happened?" I asked, "Raymond transferred her" Jessie said, "What about the doctor?" I asked, "He is in the hospital" Jessie said,"call him to move out of the country, even if Raymond find anything he won't be able to catch the doctor" I said, Raymond is very smart maybe he suspected something. Before I get exposed I have to do something, Jake was looking at us nonchalantly. I left and prepare for work, Raymond does not come early to work nor does he stay late at work again. All because of that bitch Anna.
Raymond's POV
I decreased the amount of power Ava has my personal assistant, she will try to talk to me sometimes. I just hate her because I know she is the one behind Jake attacking Anna and Anna's paralysis. But I need proofs, "Sir the doctor resigned from the hospital two days ago" Greg the head of my research team said, "Hmmmm he was a step ahead of us right?" I asked Greg. Without waiting for his answer I picked up my phone I dialed Rogers number he is the King of the underworld,he has a mafia cartel. "What do you want Raymond" Roger said, "I want you to help me find someone alive" I said firmly, "His offense?" Roger asked.
Roger does not punish people without a genuine reason, "He is a doctor and he paralyzed my girlfriend purposely" I said, "When did you get yourself a girlfriend?" Roger asked chuckling, "You don't have to know" I cut him off. "Okay I will get him give me his details I will deliver him after two days" He said and I hang up.
Ava wants to play then I'm going to play with her, I dismissed Greg, and continue my work. After I finish my and drove myself to Mike's research center, after checking in,I went straight to Anna's ward. Chloe was there, "Anna" I said as soon as I entered, "Raymond you are back!" Anna said as her face light up,"Hope you did not over work yourself" Anna said,"No I'm fine what about you? Chloe how are you doing?" I replied. "I'm fine I have to go to my office" Chloe said as she rushed out I understand she wants to give us space.. I hugged Anna I feel at peace, I want her to know I love her but I am afraid she still loves Jake but Mike adviced me to face my fear.
"Anna I have something to tell you" I said as I pulled away from the hug,"okay I'm listening" Anna replied. "Anna I don't know how this will sound to you, the first day I set my feet into your boutique I was mesmerized by your beauty, after interacting with you I fell in love with you Anna. The way you speak and refuse to show your weakness. The way you danced after we left. Since then I couldn't get you out of my mind. I love you Anna and I cherish you, I want to love you for the rest of my life. I don't know if you feel the same place let me know how you feel" I said holding her hands.
Anna teared up immediately, I was confused maybe she did not like me, I cleaned her tears "it's okay if you don't feel the same. That doesn't stop me from loving you" I said and she shook her head as no, "Raymond I feel the same, I was only overwhelmed with happiness, I thought you don't like me, I love you too Raymond. I promise not to disappoint you or betray your love for me" Anna said as she cried. I hugged her immediately, I didn't expect she loves me. I cupped her face and kissed her passionately, I kissed her forehead too.
Anna is really special to me and I will go extra mile for her happiness, I feel at ease that she feels the same. I called the staffs to bring us food. I fed Anna myself, and I will sometimes kiss her. Anna will smile and blush at my gestures, I won't let anything happen to her again. I promised myself. The next day I went to work and retired back to the hospital as usual.
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