The Love That Passed

Third Person’s POV

“Where are you? Colleen is awake, come back now.” Ingrid said sounded worried.

“I’m at home, just getting some things for her.” Jared replied. She was worried about Colleen even if she was already awake and he didn’t know how to face her. But he knew that he did nothing wrong and he was now determined to explain his side.

He got a bag and put a few of Colleen’s clothes and everything he thought she would be needing now that she was awake. He had a feeling that she will be staying in the hospital for a little more time and that bothers him most.

Jared arrived at the hospital and went straight to Colleen’s room and found his mom talking to her. “Colleen.” he said,

“Where were you?” she asked, smiling. Mommy Claire and Ingrid looked as he approached Colleen’s bed.

“I got you some things. How are you feeling?” he asked and even if Colleen didn’t ask him, she knew and she felt that he was worried for her. She smiled at the thought that she felt his sincerity.

“Never better.” she replied, smiling. He took her hand and she held him as well trying to soothe him as she felt like he was feeling guilty.

“I can explain about the photos.” he said, he knew that she was only trying to make him feel better as well that’s why she replied to him. But she looked exactly the opposite of what she claimed she was.

“I know and it doesn’t matter.” she replied.

“I was wrong when I pulled her away. I was just trying to talk to her for the last time and told her that I decided to work things out with you. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t cheat on you, I broke up with her before we got married and we didn’t see each other intimately after. I will never cheat on you because that’s how my dad taught me.” he informed her.

Colleen was happy about what he said, although they both distanced themselves with each other, she too didn’t think or look at any other man. For her, it was only Jared. “I should have stayed with you and let her do whatever she wanted to do unless she didn’t harm you,” he added.

“Don’t think about it anymore, I was careless, that’s why it happened.”

“I should have not forced you to open that envelope,” he replied.

“That b**** is not going to stop unless we do something about her.” Ingrid said and they looked at her. “What? She’s the reason why Colleen is here.” she added.

“That’s enough, don’t let Colleen hear those words.” Claire said and looked at her. “Dear, you don’t have to mind Ingrid, you know how she is, right?” she asked her and she nodded, smiling.

“You don’t have to stress yourself with her, Ingrid. Just let her be.” Colleen told her and Ingrid couldn’t do anything but sighed. She didn’t want to worry her either.

“You know, it’s because you’re nice that’s why she was doing this. But because you didn’t want me to think about her anymore then fine. I will do whatever you want me to do. just make sure that you will be taking care of yourself and don’t believe her anymore. She’s a total and complete liar.” Ingrid reminded her and she nodded.

They were laughing when Dr. Gerard came in, “How are you feeling? Are you hurt somewhere?” he asked.

“No, I feel fine and good.” she replied happily.

“I can see that you’re very happy,” he replied. Although he was feeling happy that she was, there was a part of him that he wished that he was her reason for that. Then he looked at Jared and started to feel envious of him. “Still, I wanted to remind you that too much is not good for you.” he added and Colleen nodded.

“I want to tell you everything in one go, but as I’ve said, too much of everything is not good for you. For now, I want you to know that all your vitals are fine and are back to normal. But it doesn’t mean that you’re already fine. You still need to stay here, you passed the critical part but I am sorry to say that surgery will not be possible until we stabilize your condition and have your series of tests done.” Dr. Gerard informed her.

Colleen was a bit sad about being unfit to have the surgery, but it was her fault so she just accepted it. She just hopes and prays that she will be able to find another donor that is compatible with her. She had a feeling that Dr. Gerard was disappointed at her as well because he keeps on reminding her about taking care of herself and yet she let this happen.

“I understand.” she replied casually as she didn’t want to show everyone that she was feeling sad about it.

“I am going to go back tomorrow for the other results because I am still waiting for the last laboratory test. For now, you have to rest and sleep early as usual. Your diet is still the same and last, thank God that you are OK now.” Dr. Gerard said.

“It’s because you are good with your stuff.” Colleen told him, smiling.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“You can’t just flatter me but ignore my warnings.” he replied, smiling as well. He didn’t want her to think that he was mad at her because he was not. He was mad with what had happened and not to her exactly. “I assume that you will have someone to stay with you tonight, so I am going to take my leave now.” he added and left her hospital room after she said “Thank you.”.

“Are you supposed to have surgery?” Jared asked, he wanted to ask about it as soon as he heard their conversation but he decided not to.

“Yeah, but it wasn’t scheduled yet so it’s not actually sure to happen.” Colleen replied.

“Is it needed as soon as possible?” he asked again. Colleen froze with his question because she badly needed it but she didn’t want him to feel burdened and guilty.

“Sort of, and anyone with a heart problem would need that, you know.” she replied, trying to ease the tension building up inside her.

“We will do everything to make you better.” Jared told her and made a mental note to find a good doctor for her. He intends to talk to Dr. Gerard to know everything about Colleen’s condition so he will know the urgency of her needs. Little did he know that he didn’t need to go and see Dr. Gerard because he was there the next morning to tell them about the results of her lab test and condition.