Jack's Pov
After han hang up i put a call to Donald.
" Are you still at mayors? " I asked him .
" Yes, I will be on my way home soon .what's wrong? You sounds very urgent "
" mum, can she come over to my house with her medical instruments "
" Of course, is anything wrong ? " He asked
" Yes, i do not have mum's contact. Please tell her to come as soon as she can " i told him urgently.
" Fine, i will do just that " he said and hang up.
Carol , Donald's mother has been like a mother to me, luckily she is also a nurse.
Through my college days and when i stayed in her home when i lost everything.
I ended calling her mum and i love her.
If there is anyone left to trust it will be her.
I waited impatiently for her to arrive , i can't just leave my sister in the house alone to attend to Jill.
The time crawl by and twenty minutes pass. Maureen still haven't wake up.
I stare at her, what's going on ?
I heard the car horn and i quickly race downstairs to meet carol.
I was a bit surprised to see Donald as well.
" Mum " i said hugging her tightly. " I'm so sorry for calling you only now when i needed you "
She smile brightly to my face " it is fine, i heard you have been very busy. I would forgive you this time if you win the competition "
Oh yeah ! It has even escape my mind totally .
I quickly push away the thought.
" Come here please " i told her leading the way to Maureen's room
Both carol and donald were shock to see Maureen.
I look away guiltly when Donald turn to me in question.
" How is she doing ? " I asked carol who quickly attend to Maureen.
" Give me some minutes, please step outside " she said and i gulped.
Last time someone told me to step out was the night han was almost murdered.
I however step outside with Donald.
I stood besides Maureen's room waiting.
" She is pregnant? " Donald ask and I nodded weakly.
He glare at me " is this the type of relationship we both promise each other? You keeping things from me ? " Donald ask me in a low tone and i shut my eyes.
" I'm sorry, i hide it from the media as well. No one knows that she is back "
I pray Donald won't ask any questions for now.
This actually is not the time, i know fully well that he has love Maureen from the get go and has tried his possible best to get her but Maureen being a mystery has chosen the evil Zach Mike.
I have intentionally keep Maureen's arrive a secret from Donald because i know he would have show up to see Maureen, it would have been hard on him if he has find out Maureen is pregnant.
" Jack? " I heard carol called me urgently and i open the door.
I saw the expression on her face and i sighed softly. " She is okay , just let her rest "
I blink and sighed again.
" Thank you " i said before stepping out.
" Where are you off to ? " I heard Donald ask me when he saw me descending the stairs.
" To the hospital, Jill is there. I need to meet her " i told him.
" Jill? Who is Jill? "
I roll my eyes " Jillian Don "
He gasp " the super model from Claw foot club? " He asked and I nodded.
" You got to be kidding, I thought you promise to stay away from another that has to do with claw or mikes ? "
I stopped from descending the stairs and i face him.
" I can't control my feelings for her, i love her. I will be back as soon as i can. Please stay with Maureen till then " i said before going out.
I could hear him calling out to me but i did not reply.
I get into my car and race out . The drive to the hospital was so tense and i keep trying not to imagine the worse and to stay positive.
I arrived at the hospital finally and i got out, luckily the night is near so my face is not recognize by the people.
I saw Don, Jill's father and han speaking with Joan.
I quickly ran to them.
" Where is she? Where is Jill ? " I asked them urgently.
Don stare at me angrily and i understand.
He is upset that Jill has to face difficulty all Thanks to me.
" She is okay, her skin is not " Joan told me .
" How do you mean ? " I asked him impatiently. I need an explanation.
" She will need to go through surgery for her wrinkle skin to get back to normal "
" What? Her skin wrinkle? " I asked in total amazement.
What would Laura gain if Jill looses her beauty?
Or should i say the mikes?
I know vividly well how much Jill makes for the claw foot club annually that i can't wrap my head around it onto why they would want to damage her greatest asset.
" I need to see her " i told Joan urgently.
" No ! " Don said harshly " she said she does not want to see you "
I gritted my teeth as the last patient in me runs out.
I faced the elderly man with clenched jaw.
" I know you are her father but i have the right to see her as well , now! "
Joan quickly lead the way when he saw me getting upset.
My temper must have been known to the public.
He stopped by a door.
" Here, she is in there " he said stepping aside.
I let out a shaky breath when i wrapped my fingers around the door knob and gave it a push.
I stepped in and i saw her sitting down with her back facing me.
I could hear her sobbing silently.
" Jill? " I call gently walking towards her.
" Don't come any closer ! " She yell and i stopped immediately. " I do not want you to see me like this " she said ,her voice breaking.
I look away guiltly.
What have i done?
" Go Jack, go out " she told me and i slowly step out.
My mind was heavy and I'm very much sad.
" Get the surgery ready " i told Joan and he nodded slowly.
" The fee for the surgery will cost a fortune jack " he Said and I nodded.
I know very much about it. I sighed softly, mayors creation is not doing well right now.
If i took a lot of money out if it , the company will surely be at the edge of bankruptcy for real this time.
I couldn't call Mr Wilson or any of my dad's friends who helped me four years ago.
Oh yes! The competition.
The fee from the competition will surely be enough for the surgery if i emerges as the winner.
" Proceed with it as soon as possible , the fund is not an issue " i said to Joan who quickly walk away preparing for the surgery earnestly.
" Will you be okay? I thought the mayors creation is not doing well this time " Han whispered to me
" Yes, I'm going to the pool soon. " I replied him.
Don walk up to me.
" Jack? " He called in a quiet voice and i stay muted waiting for him to speak.
" Will you please leave us , after this surgery is done ? " He asked and i stare at him.
" I do not understand "
" Stay away from my daughter!! Before you Came into her life she has been safe and happy. Please !! " The man in front of me begged so badly that my heart ache.
I step back and turn away towards the exit.
Then i realized Don was very right, i am the main reason Jill has been in trouble lately.
I vowed then to steer clear of the Don's family.
If my absence in Jill's life can help her be safe,Then so be it.
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