Regina arrived to the best hospital, getting herself a walk-in appointment with one of the best doctors. Michael Richards. He is also the Valencia's family doctor. He won't just let anyone see him unless it's dire.
She sat in the waiting room, going on her phone checking on social media for any news regarding Kayden. 'Ah, the movie is becoming a big hit.' She thought as she scrolls though.
The Valencia family owns a multi billion company, Valenci Industries, speading around the world. They deal with entertainment and business alike.
"Regina Kadar?" A female voice called out.
Regina put her phone away, getting up and headed to the nurse. The nurse brought her to the personal office of Dr. Richards.
She sat down on the seat, waiting for him to arrive. She stretched her legs once more despite just walking. She felt a strong urge to cough, holding it back by instinct.
The door opened and a young looking man came in with a indifferent expression. He sat down on his chair, searching for her name, only to see that all her records had nothing on it.
"So, why did you come here for?" Dr. Richards immediately asked, straight to the point. Since her medical record showing no major issues since she took her shots.
"I started to cough up blood last year, it was in small doses and i didn't think much of it. Just today at school i coughed more than normal." Regina responded unfazed.
"Hmm. Any other problems that came along with it? Like short of breath? Heart beating to fast?" He asked again as he tapped in what she was saying.
"In the beginning it was normal but a few days later i began to become short of breath and my heart wouldn't stop beating until my fits were done. I do get dizzy from time to time whenever i get up." She explained thinking about it.
"Mm. Seems to be getting worse. We'll have to get a body examination in order to find it and get it dealt with faster." He mentioned before hearing violent coughing behind him, he immediately looked back.
Regina was leaning forward, her hand at her mouth, coughing yet looking like she could throw up. Fresh blood was dripping down a whole lot onto the floor, some getting onto her shoes.
Dr. Richards immediately called for help, he went to her side to calm her down as best he could. Nurses came in to guiding her to a washroom to throw up in the toilet. Trail of blood following behind.
Dr. Richards immediately knew what it was but needed to confirm it. He called in one of the xray nurses as it was an emergency, getting other things ready.
Regina recovered after a while, breathing heavily as she tries to take in air. One of the nurses cleaned her mouth as another placed an oxygen mask on for her. Her breathing became more stabilized as she relaxed.
The nurses helped her up and brought over to the ward. Cleaning her up more before going in for an Xray.
It took 4 hours as she had fallen asleep after getting the nutrients and the xray done. Sebastian was beside her as he was on her emergency contact, Alice and Nathaniel was also there worried.
She woke up as she felt discomfort, seeing Sebastian and the other two.
"Regina." "Miss." "Sissy!"
She was surprised before she smiled, "Sorry, it was unexpected." She apologize, getting a soft sigh.
"All that matters is your still alive. Dr. Richards said you didn't want your parents to know so he called me. I called Alice, who came with Nathan." Sebastian explained with a small shake. "I told your parents you were at your friend's. I made sure to call and let them know."
"Thanks Sebastian." Regina smiled weakly, she felt her hand being held.
"Sissy is going to be alright, right?" Nathan asked sadly.
"I'll be fine, the doctor will help sissy to get better." Regina rubbed Nathan's head, who smiled happily.
Dr. Richards came in to see her awake but in a weakened state due to the loss of blood. He walked up with a clipboard. "Glad to see you awake."
Regina sat up with the help of the bed. "Glad to be still alive."
"Funny. Now then, it seems you got hemoptysis, which is caused by pneumonia. In normal terms, a coughing fit of blood or throwing it up which is caused by the inflammation of your lungs." Dr. Richards explained before continuing, "By calculating the proper conditions, you have begun getting it 3 years ago. It seems to have now began to take affect."
"Huh? 3 years ago? I hadn't coughed up blood." Regina responded confused.
"Pneumonia also has symptoms of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. Hemoptysis is the discharge of blood or blood-stained mucus, typically caused by the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs." He responded with ease. "In your case, it's the lungs."
Regina was shocked before looking down. Sebastian spoke up in replace of Regina. "Is there medication to help?"
"Antibiotics, antivirals and oxygen therapy. Since it's still in a weak phase, I'll give her antibiotics, if she doesn't get better after 5 months, we'll do the antivirals then oxygen therapy. If it gets severe during the treatment, she'll have to be hospitalized until treatmentis done." Dr. Richards explained in detail. "It should take at least 2 years to get rid of, probably 3 depending on the situation."
Sebastian nods. "Alright, we'll take the antibiotics for now. I'll make sure she takes it accordingly."
"3 times a day. Before breakfast, lunch and dinner." Dr. Richards added, handing 3 bottles of antibiotics, 500mg. "Take 2, 3 if necessary."
Sebastian nodded again as he took the bottles.
"I'll put you down for a check up once a month. It's just so i know its working out fine. It'll be every 16th day at 4pm." Dr. Richards noted down as he checked the machines.
Sebastian placed it on his phone to be notified. Alice was hugging Regina as she was happy her 'daughter' will be fine.
"I'll send a doctors note to your school so they can be careful with whats going on. Physical activity is limited to 30 mins at most." He added before leaving. "Make sure to eat more iron to replenish the loss of blood." He mentioned lastly before leaving.
A nurse came in to double check everything before allowing her to get up and get ready to leave. Regina held onto Sebastian to be stabilized as she felt weak.
"You'll feel weak whenever you get up, make sure to eat iron before going to bed." The nurse told her as she got the paperwork done, guiding them to the door.
Sebastian held her as they walked out to the vehicle. Alice to hers after saying goodbye, Nathan was sad but also said his goodbye.
Sebastian took her to a her favorite fast food place, McCallum's. Getting her regular meal and drink with icecream on the side. Regina happily ate her meal as she was taken back home.
Once she arrived, she headed in to get more sleep as she was highly exhausted. As she entered her home, she saw Kathryn with a dude making out in the living room.
Regina was understandably disgusted. She made a beeline to her room as Sebastian followed after in a more slow paced but still behind her.
Sebastian went and got her shower ready with her towels and pajamas. She stripped down and beelined to the shower, feeling disgusted by not only her blood but also what she had saw.
After 30 minutes, she got out, took the medication and hit the sack. She wanted to watch the movie but she'll do it tomorrow as she felt like absolutely shit and will not go to school.
She yawned as she fell asleep. She had a long day.