Fraine is gazing outside the window, trying to distract herself. The botanical garden at the back of this hospital somehow relaxes her throbbing heart. She could feel her nerves tense up, as she was very nervous about what will happen to her future.
One month from now, she will only take oral treatment if effective. Not only that, one month after she took this new medicine, she will do an egg count and see if she is capable of getting pregnant.
"Good morning, Fraine!"
Fraine was snapped back to her senses when the door of her ward opened.
"Good morning, Doctor Williams."
"How are you feeling today?"
Fraine took a moment of silence to ponder whether to tell the doctor honestly. She feared what would happen further.
"Um... Doctor Williams, I was nervous today."
"Is it about what Ben initially told you?"
Fraine nodded her head. Doctor Derek had already guessed why he came earlier than the scheduled time for the treatment. He wanted to make Fraine understand.
Doctor Derek grabbed a chair and sat down across from Fraine.
"Fraine, I treated all my patients like a member of my family. That is why I am working hard to help all of them. It includes you. You are one of the most special cases that I handled."
"I could see that, Doctor Williams."
"Good. I'm glad to hear that. Now, I know you are troubled by a new case. I want us to work together, so you have nothing to worry about. Okay? Just calm yourself."
Fraine nodded. She indeed was worried, but this talk somehow eased her tense body. She needed to calm down for her treatment.
"Alright. Let's begin your treatment today." Doctor Derek stood from the chair and walked to the intercom.
Soon, nurse Jasmine and Doctor Ben entered the room. Doctor Derek connected the medical apparatus to Fraine's body.
"All set..." Doctor Derek mumbled; then he pressed a button, and Fraine's health data appeared on the computer screen.
Doctor Derek discussed something with Doctor Ben before they began the treatment.
Fraine closes her eyes, thinking that this is her last chemo and she will start the treatment orally.
***
Evening, Zaijan and Rodney were in the hotel's lobby, trailing down the hallway toward the dining hall.
"Good evening, Mr. Lopez... This way, sirs." A floor manager escorted them toward their table and handed them a menu.
After getting their order, the manager left immediately, giving Rodney to query his cousin.
"What are you saying? You wanted me to go home first? Why are you staying for more days? Of course, I can't leave you here, Zayn."
"I need you to take care of some things. Vincent had a big fight with his mom. If this continues, it will affect all of his projects. So, you have to help him, Rodney."
"You want me to be killed by Aunt Hilda?" Rodney widened his eyes upon bursting this. He may look not afraid to provoke their mighty aunt, but there is a limit.
"Aunt Hilda is helpless now. She will find some ways to get Vincent back. And before anything else, we have to keep an eye on those who take the opportunity to trouble both Shen Group and Lopez Corp."
Rodney blinked his eyes a few times while analyzing Zaijan's conclusion. Zayn indeed is correct. It will create chaos for the Shen Grand for the MCGC projects Vincent had handled.
"Alright. I will book my plane ticket after I get the report Aunt Hilda asks me."
"What is it about?"
"It's the information about Vincent's girlfriend."
"Hmm... Right... Okay."
"But I still don't understand why you are delaying your return. Hasn't your cooperation with Dale been finalized?"
"Yeah. But there are some important things I need to attend to. Also, I will visit our sister company in the US."
"Ashton having a problem?"
"Carl doesn't want to take part in any of our companies, so Ashton needs a backup. We have new competitors, so then, I will be gone for a month or two."
"I see..." Rodney was nodding his head. He opened his mouth to mutter another question, but he saw someone entering at the door. "Holy shot! The bad news is here!"
Zaijan turned around and followed where Rodney was looking. Instantly, Zayn's mood turns foul when two women approach their table.
"Hey, guys! You're here too!" said of a beautiful woman in a body con black dress.
'Really? Like you didn't know Zayn has business in this country!' Rodney sneered inwardly, not even sparing a second glance at the two women.
"What are you doing here, Jess? I don't think you have some business here."
Rodney heard Zayn ask his fiancee with an indifferent tone in his voice. He glanced at his cousin, who had no expression reflecting on his face.
'Who's a woman who would continue chasing a guy if she was only treated like she was almost to par being invincible?'
Rodney never understood this. He has witnessed how Zayn rejected Jesse countless times, but the woman still chased him.
On the other hand, even after being humiliated, Jesse snorted inwardly as she defended herself from Zaijan's suspicious question as he had already guessed why she was in the same city as he was.
"Should I visit Mainland City just for work? Can't I have the leisure to take a vacation peacefully?"
Jesse made an explanation; however, her face instantly flustered with anger. She heard Rodney snort and roll his eyes. She wanted to give a piece of her mind, but she held herself not to lose her temper, and Zaijan sees she has no demureness by arguing with Rodney.
Rodney, on the other hand, indeed laughs at Jesse's excuse. He has known her already. Coming here is not a coincidence, but Jesse is guarding Zaijan that no other woman had a chance to get close to him.
"Let me ask you a question, Miss Rodriguez? In all places that you can have a vacation. Why did you choose Mainland City and not the Maldives or Greece? How about Hiryuu Island? Oh..."
Rodney paused and slapped his forehead before he added, "They banned you from Hiryuu Island, and you can no longer go back there. Have you forgotten? Is the owner of Empire Dragon Solaris the same owner of this hotel? How did you manage to step into this hotel?"
Jesse clenched her left fist while her right hand tightened the hold on her G&G bag.
She can not refute Rodney because the guy is right. After being banned from its sister hotel, she pulled many strings to enter this hotel.
She followed Zaijan, and she did everything to get close to Olivia, whose family is a significant investment to Crow Corporation. Olivia was like a princess to many people who no one should offend.
Jesse pursed her lips into a sweet smile even after Rodney embarrassed her in front of Zaijan. She ignored the guy and glanced at Zaijan, hoping he would not think wrong or suspect her appearance all of a sudden.
"Zayn, don't get me wrong, why am I here... Olivia and I will attend a fashion show tomorrow that will be held at Glass Garden Castle. So..."
Jesse stopped and bit the bottom of her lip when Zaijan threw a sharp look at her. It means she said something that annoys him.
"I... I am only attending... I have no plans to purchase anything..." Jesse has been trying to please him in these passing years. She tried to impress that she wasn't high maintenance who would buy everything that attracted her eyes.
She is indeed that kind of woman, but she tried to control herself so that Zaijan would not think she was a materialistic person, although her family could afford her capriciousness.
"Zayn..."
"I told you not to call me that!"
Jesse was so embarrassed when Zaijan snapped at her. She was grateful that Olivia went to talk to someone she knew, and so she didn't witness how she was only humiliated in front of her fiance.
"I'm sorry... I should go now..." Jesse took the initiative to leave before she was utterly embarrassed by these cousins.
She doesn't accept being defeated this way, but she must save some face for herself. But of course, she is not giving up.
"Jeez... I'm glad the b*tch left."
Jesse darkened the expression on her face upon hearing Rodney muttering that about her. She cast a glare at Rodney and sneered inside her heart. She was on the verge of giving a piece of her insult, but she didn't want Zaijan to see that she had no elegance at all.
"Humph!"