The doctor came out of the ward looking worried and tense but he didn't want to show it or make them feel scared so he kept his composure. When the two men ran to him to know the situation of things, he invited them to his office for proper addressing. When they entered his office they sat down on the two chairs that were opposite his table, waiting patiently for him to break the news to them. The doctor sat down properly and adjust his self before talking.
Doctor: (he didn't know how to break the news to them, so he started with a broad smile knowing fully well that they were buddies) hey pals, wassup? I can see that you rescued her quickly before anything bad happened. How did you do it?
Davis: (he was quite impatient but he still wanted to tell his friend who helped him out the whole details of the rescue mission) well, it was all good thanks to you and my pal here. We traced her whereabouts and went to rescue her quickly as fast as possible. Although, she was badly injured and in bad health, as you have seen in the theatre room. So I would like to know how she is now, is she in good health?
Doctor: well, she is alright. We performed some surgery on her, after a while she is going to be okay. But, there is a little problem.
Davis: (adjusted himself when he heard the doctor said there was a problem) what problem doc?
Doctor: (he sighed heavily and rest his back on the back rest of his chair) due to the fact that she was seriously starved, tortured and kept in a poorly ventilated environment, she has developed ulcer in the stomach and bronchitis in the lung. Although we have done few operations on her body and her lungs, she still needs medications and she won't be discharged now until further notice. She is in the danger zone right now as we speak, so no one is allowed to see her, except through the glass frame leading to her room. And right now she has been kept in a dust free and particle free environment to avoid any agitation. I hope you understand.
Andre: (he looked at Davis who was feeling guilty for her current situation, then he turned his gaze back to the doctor) will she ever recover from this?
Doctor: According to what we examined and diagnosed, I don't think she would recover completely from this. But, you never know, a miracle can happen. So you should have faith and support her throughout this process. And try to make sure that the perpetrator of this evil act gets to reap what he sowed and regret his actions.
Davis: (stood up angrily on remembering that his step mom was responsible for her current condition. He looked at his doctor friend with anger in his eyes) I will make sure she pays for all her evil doings, she won't go scout free. She would regret the day she made the decision of laying her fingers on a lion's cub.
Andre: (he was patting Davis at the back to calm him down) calm down Davis, she would definitely pay. But you have to calm down first and think, revenge is not the answer for now. Think of something else.
Davis: (his eyes was blood red and his breathe was hot, his aura filled the room and everyone knew that he was angry) what other thing can I do apart from taking vengeance on her for what she did to me in the past and now to my lady? Vengeance suit her, right now I feel responsible for what has happened to her, if only I had left her in her room and gone to work as usual none of this would have happened to her. Now look at what my stupidity and stubbornness has caused for her, if she plans on taking her anger out on me I would have no other choice but to receive my punishment. Even if she doesn't talks to me anymore, I know fully well that she would never forgive me again and she would finally come to a conclusion in her mind that I was a bad person and I was responsible for all the bad things happening to her.
Andre: but you are partly responsible for the bad things happening to her so don't be too surprised if she comes to a conclusion as that. But, that doesn't mean that you should be hard on yourself, treat her well and make her feel safe around you, stop forcing her to do things she is not interested in. in the first place, why did you take her away from her family? I know it's not solely because of her father's debt, am I right on this one?
Doctor: (he stood up from his seat and went over his table to where Davis and Andre were standing talking, he pat Davis shoulders twice) I agree with what Andre said, you have another reason why you took her away, so what is that reason?
Davis: (sighed heavily) I love her.
Andre: (he wasn't surprised as he had sensed it a long time ago) I knew it man, you wouldn't have done all those things for her if you didn't feel anything for her.
Doctor: then why are you making life hard for her?
Davis: that's my nature, and I don't want her to feel too comfortable. She is very stubborn and strong willed, I want to break her spirit and re-mold her, but I don't think that will be possible anymore.
Doctor: well, you can never tell. Just try to take things easy and don't be too rough with her, pity her a little. She is just a weak lady trying to prove what she's not. And I know you know that.
Davis: (he hugged the doc and turned to leave) thanks doc, I will come to see her tomorrow. Take good care of her, anything she needs just let me know right away.
Doctor: okay, you've got it bro.
Davis and Andre left the hospital and went back to the mansion to deal with the step mom and her accomplices.