Chapter 6 The plan

Wendy entered ward 016 with a wheel chair. She had already planned this, days ago. She could imagine how it feel to be convined to the bed, with that she decided to help out.

The sound from the wheel tire alerted daniel to the presence of a strange object.

What? Who's gonna sit on a fucken wheel chair for fuck sake?

Your fucken ass is gonna sit on the fucken wheel chair for fuck sake. His sub-conscious mind responded

"what's going on? Who need the wheel chair?"

Dumb pea-breain, it's him of course. Who else is in the same ward with him if not the amputed old witch. He didn't want a VIP ward that was why he didn't object when he found out he was in an ordinary ward.

"well" wendy began. Uncertainty lurched behind her voice.

"I was just thinking, you will be bored and tired from being confined to the bed for a long time when you're not an invalid. So I borrowed the wheel chair from the hospital magnagement for you. It will help you since your legs are not really stable at the moment" wendy added gesturing wildly. "but if you don't want to use it, no issue. I just thought of helping"

He stared in utter astonishement at wendy

Could she really be considerate? Fool she is considerate! She excersided empathy.

Incredible! Bravo!

"hello sir? Did I offend you?" not getting any response, she rushed her words "I am sorry mr daniel. I didn't mean to make you feel terrible. I just thought of helping. I will return the wheel chair before helping you to bed"

His neutral expression gave her no idea on what was going through his head.

She spurned to the exit.

"Wait"

Halting on her track, she waited for his statement with her back on him.

"I didn't mean to hurt you, I was just astonished of the fact that you're considerate of people. I am flabbergasted" he added after a moment. "Bravo! If you don't mind, I would love you to help me sit on the chair"

Wendy smiled before turning to him, she position the chair, help him up, her hands held his waist for support while his hands were on her shoulder.

"Thank you" Wendy went behind him, held the push handle then pushed him gently out of the room.

"We are going to a secluded spot here in the hospital"

Silently, she pushed the wheel gently to the direction in her mind. "How is it?"

"It's cool." The place was quiet and serene. Indeed a secluded place. The grasses were well cut and greenish in color. The air smells of antiseptic. "A nice place for solitude"

"Yeah. I found this place a month ago when I needed a little solitude to sort out my already messed up life". She left to stand beside him.

"This place gave me a peace of mind. Restored my hope, giving me a reason to survive"

Moved by the pain in her voice, Daniel turned to her. She had a far-away expression on her face as she stared into space.

Wendy must have passed through a lot. Indeed, she is just a random weak girl trying to survive.

Sighing, she relaxed. This is definitely not the time to dwell on the past. She is here on a mission

"So, how did you get involved in this fatal accident that almost claimed your life?" Wendy asked breaking the silence.

"I think someone tempered with the brake of my car"

Wendy stared, waiting for him to continue "I didn't notice it at first until when I tried using the brake to avoid being run over by an articulated lorry. That was when I knew someone had tempered with it"

"You didn't try using the emergency brake?"

"I did, it was not working"

Wendy gritted her teeth in rage "the road has a CCTV. You could check the footage"

"Sure, but I don't think it will still be there. Whoever did it is not a juvenile offender. The person had one goal in mind. To hurt me severely or kill me"

"I am sorry about that" she sympathized

"It's okay, not like it's your fault"

"Do you know anyone in mind, like a suspect or rival that might stand to gain if you are dead?"

"Hmm, you sound more like a detective than a nurse"

Wendy went pale but later managed to maintain a façade of indifference "I am just curious"

"Well, there are many rival but I don't know the exact one" decision made he exposed his plans to her "I planned on doing a secret investigation about it when I finally recuperate"

"Okay. That's nice"

The soft summer breeze blew gently on his skin, caressing his face in the process. Causing him goose bumps on his skin "can we go in? I am chill to the bone"

"Sorry, about that" gently, she pushed the wheel chair back to the ward in the same direction.

"Thank you for today" Daniel spoke, minute later when they were in his ward

"You're welcome"

"Will you marry me?" he popped the question

Her heart lurched in fear. She halts by his voice "huh"

"Please will you marry me?

"Can you give me some time to think about it?"

"Take your time but please don't turn me down" he pleaded affectionately

She left the room in a flounce.

His heart beat accelerated. Did he do the right thing? For once, he decided to take the advice of his parent. They might be right. He needed an heir. A successor. He deserves to be a father. His mind drifted to martin's statement. "Use your sperm wisely" he chuckled

Damn you father!

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His request keeps drifting into her mind. Why did he ask? Could he have a hidden agenda? No! That's not possible. Could he be in love with her? Damn it! She hates this feeling of helplessness. What should she do? Wendy paced anxiously around the living room. Unable to keep it any longer, she sat on the couch, tapping her feet noisily. Feeling restless, she stood and began pacing.

Come to think of it, this is an opportunity for her to get closer to him in order to gather up evidence. Yes! If she get married to him, she stand a greater chance of investigating, getting more information. She might be lucky to get at least an evident.

Why didn't she think of it earlier?

Good! She went to the mini bar for a bottle of vodka. Not minding, she gulped the wine directly from the bottle "this feel so good"

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"What's up with this cold attitude?" Cisca asked. They came to pay him a visit, bringing with them a new phone for him since he lost the old one during the accident. Flowers lay massively on the table beside his bed. The flowers were sent by colleague, business associate and distant family members wishing him a speedy recovery.

He has been exhibiting a cold, indifference attitude since Wendy left. Maybe he is scared of being rejected.

Deciding on what to do. He voiced out his thought "I am scared mom. I proposed to wendy but she didn't accept immediately. I don't want to be rejected" he confided.

"Do you love her?"

"Well, yes I do"

Are you sure? Or you just want to get under her skirt. His sub-conscious mind retorted

"Does she feel the same?" Cisca questioned

"That's what I don't know"

"You have to find out" Cisca advised

"Sure I will"

"Here's a phone for you, in case you want to reach out to somebody"

"Thanks mother. You're the best" Cisca ruffled his hair "you are handsome just like your father"

"Yeah, I know" Daniel sneered

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"What do you mean by that?"

"It's what it is. Take a chill pill Leo and stop behaving like a grumpy bear" walking to him, she handed him a glass of water "here, it will help calm you down"

Leo drank, facing her as he kept the glass on the dining table.

"Wendy, spill it out. I am running out of patience"

"Daniel proposed to me. I wish to accept the proposal "Leo stared at her.

"Are you perhaps in love with him?"

"No, I mean yes" his face went cold. Quickly she added "I am not going because of my emotions but because of my mission. He confided in me that he will begin a secret investigation on the perpetrator of such act. This is an opportunity to get closer to him"

"Do you think he is saved?"

"Yes, he is a nice guy. Warm, friendly, loving and caring"

"You have my approval"

"Thank you Leo" she jumps on him, hugging him tightly.

Feeling emotional, Leo held her in his arms before kissing her hair. This was the only person he could easily die for her. "I love you Wendy"

"I love you Leo"

Disengaging from the hug, he kissed her cheeks "if anything seems out of place or weird. Don't hesitate to give me a call"

"Okay" she went on tiptoe to give him a peck on the forehead.

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The next day Wendy went to work. Each step she took, led her directly to her heart throb. She was too anxious and impatient to set her eyes on him. Gently turning the knob, she walk in only to meet him on bed covered with a duvet.

"Are you okay, Daniel?"

Getting no response, she approached the bed, pulled off the duvet and met him sleeping peacefully. She stared in awe at his cute, face. He seems like a fallen angel. Unable to resist, she lean in to give him a kiss on the lips.

Trying to pull off seemed impossible. As Daniel opened his eyes, taking her by surprise. They stared at each other in dazed. Daniel's eyes dart to her lips. He thought of nothing but having those lips in his. His lips claimed her. He kissed her barely hearing the low moan rumbling from his throat. Knowing she wanted him excited him even more. He told himself to take things nice and easy.