Mena sat beside Nathan as they all watched him lay peacefully on the bed. They all stared at him with a worried expression.
The asthma they thought was gone is back! Kaleb wasn't able to get the inhaler in time which led to Nathan's unconsciousness.
Both his parents were happy that he was getting better until now.
Mena held her brother's hand sighing loudly, when will he be the cheerful brother she had?
"What happened Kaleb? What resulted in the sudden attack?" Mr Rogers asked Kaleb who gulped nervously.
He felt so guilty for putting his young master in this kind of situation, if he had known it might land him in the hospital, he wouldn't have told him. But then, young master Nathan already gave him the order to inform him of Sadie every now and then.
"I am sorry master, I didn't know that young master's attack would be back if I inform him about her."
Kaleb said truthfully while Mr Rogers shook his head.
Without being told, he already knows who Kaleb referred to as 'her'
The only girl in his son's life is Sadie! The unknown lady in his son's life that even her absence was making Nathan's health improve rapidly.
What happened to her? What news did Kaleb bring about her to Nathan that made him have the attack?
They all know how much she means to him!
Since the first day Nathan agreed to step out of his room, it happened for the better that he saw Sadie.
There's no single discussion he will not mention Sadie's name and stare into space adoringly like she was present right in front of him.
If anything happens to Sadie then, they have to start over again concerning Nathan's health.
Mr Rogers sighed and went closer to his wife who sat beside Nathan with tears in her eyes.
How long will he continue to suffer this way?
They all thought they found a permanent cure to his asthma but he's still suffering from it.
"What happened to Sadie?" Mrs Rogers asked with her heart pounding very fast.
She won't be able to bear it seeing her Son losing himself again.
She wouldn't want his old son's attitude to be back and something happening to Sadie will cause a lot of damage in Nathan's life.
She doesn't want that Nathan that will lock himself inside for a week with no food or water.
Most times when they manage to open his door, they meet his unconscious body.
Until that fateful day he probably met her.
He became more free and was coming back to his old self although he won't stay without staring or drawing her portrait.
They all okay with that so long it makes him better although, I got to a point she thought her son was going insane due to how obsessed he is with that girl .
Many doctors confirmed it's normal so they needed to worry less about it.
He changed! Her Son changed after he woke up from the long three years coma he went into due to a deadly poison together with the asthma that almost claimed his life.
They all thought they would lose him but miraculously he woke up with a different personality.
Kaleb cleared his throat glancing at everyone's face before he bowed his head.
They all know that Sadie is definitely his medicine and the only reason he lives for.
If anything happens to her then, they should expect worse to happen to Nathan.
"She uhmm...." Kaleb paused seeing that everyone was curiously staring at him.
"Can't you speak Kaleb?" Mr Rogers yelled impatiently.
"She got stabbed by her sister and she has a low chance of survival because the knife pierced through her stomach deeply."
Kaleb explained waiting for their reaction.
"What?"
They yelled simultaneously knowing that it's not going to go well with them.
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Lani sat with her eyes full of shades due to excess cries.
She's been here for five hours now yet, she doesn't know the state of her best friend Sadie.
She witnessed her being stabbed by Carly, her own sister and they all left her on the floor in the pool of her own blood!
What if she had not arrived earlier?
Who could have rushed her to the hospital?
How can her sister be this wicked to her?
Why did they hate the innocent girl so much?
Her parents and her siblings hate her with so much passion .
Lani wondered if they were really her biological family, the pain is too much for Sadie to bear.
Despite everything she does to please them, they still hate her ! .
Why is she the victim of circumstances?
What did she do to warrant her sister stabbing her this badly?
Did she want to kill her once and for all?
Lani's face burned in anger staring at her best friend.
She wishes she could do something about it but as stubborn as Sadie is, Lani has tried all she could to take her out of that hell but she insists on staying.
How she wants to make all her family pay for every single thing they've done to her but she promised Sadie not to take any move on harming her family.
How much she hates to remember that!
She wishes Sadie will wake up soon, she's a fighter! She has always survived everything and anything.
She glanced at her bandaged stomach again and again. She lost so much blood and needed a transfusion.
Luckily, their blood matches, she had to save her best friend by donating her own blood.
Lani heard a loud bang in her chest as the machine beeped.
Sadie began shaking vigorously on the bed which scared her. .
"Sadie, Sadie" she called but got no response.
All she got in return was the beeping of the machine and Sadie's moving body furiously.
Lani panicked rushing out to get the doctor. .
Nothing must happen to her! Nothing must happen to Sadie!
She has gone through a lot and does not deserve death now.
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Nathan tried to open his eyes to no avail. He tried moving a part of his body but couldn't.
He could hear everything his parents were saying but couldn't talk.
Sadie! Was she really stabbed? Of course, Kaleb will never lie to him.
The pain in his heart increased as he thought about how she might be struggling to live.
Kaleb can't be right on her survival.
He needs to save her, he can't lose her!
Not now! Not ever!
With the thought in him, he woke up with force!
His eyes snapped open and the first thing he mentioned was Sadie! His Sadie!
He won't be able to survive without her.
He needs to go to the hospital she might have been rushed to.
They could fly her out of the country or something.
"Nathan! Thank God you are awake " his mother said, hugging him tearfully.
He glanced at everyone in the room and his eyes landed on Kaleb!
He stood up immediately going towards him.
"You need to rest Nathan, you just woke up," his father said but he shook his head.
He can't rest when his better half is at the verge of losing her life.
"I can't Dad, she's dying! I need to save her, " he muttered, turning to kaleb!
"You know where she is right?" He asked boring holes into Kaleb who nodded.
"Yes young master," he replied giddily!
He never thought his young master would wake you soon and that gladden his heart.
"Take me there immediately," he instructed and their eyes widened.
"No! You can't go anywhere Nathan, you are not strong to please," Mena said, holding Nathan's hand.
He ignored her with his attention clearly on Kaleb!
"Nathan please, we will go see her the moment you recover," his mother chipped in.
"I. .I . can't Mum, I need to see her now!"
He replied adamantly.
His Sadie was stabbed by her sister, haven't they caused enough in the girl's life?
He clenched his jaw and his face darkened!
He will destroy them, he will make them pay in a painful way ! .
Every one of them!
"Take me there right away," he said and dashed out of the room ignoring the pain that throbbed his body!
She's more important!!!!
Lani clasped her hands continuously as tears welled up her eyes seeing how the doctor and nurses were running up and down the room.
The doctor gave a series of instructions to the nurses who kept going to and fro.
Lani peeped through the small space between the doctor and nurses to see that he was reviving her.
Her heart was in conversation with God praying as much as she could.
That girl needs to be saved, no matter what! She will never allow her to go back to that house again.
She watched as her breath settled down and she went back into unconsciousness.
The doctor sighed facing Lani who stood Breathlessly.
"She's fine now, right doctor?"
Lani asked curiously while the doctor nodded.
"We almost lost her but I am happy she's out of any danger now, she will be awake within 72hours."
The doctor announced. Lani's eyes widened in shock. 72hours?
Like Sadie will be lying here this way for three days?
This isn't what she wants, she wants her awake already.
She wants her to be healing instead of lying unconscious.
"That's a long time doctor, is there anything you can do to wake her up before then? I can't watch her sleep this way," she complained.
The doctor only shook his head.
"She might wake up before then by herself but I can't do anything to wake her up. You should be grateful she survived, she's really a fighter."
Lani nodded in agreement to doctor smith's words.
She knows Sadie has always been a fighter, she survives everything life throws at her and she's still living.
Lani has never seen such a person as strong as Sadie, not even her.
With everything that has happened in Sadie's life, if it happened to be her then, she would have died a long time ago or probably run away from that hell on Earth.
But Sadie's love for her family blinded her from doing so.
She loves her family so much that everything they do doesn't mean anything to her, all she wants is the potion of their love back .
How much she wished to be loved in return by her family to no avail.
"Thank you doctor," Lani said.
"You are welcome Miss Lani, please follow me to my office."
Doctor Smith instructed leaving the ward and Lani followed suit.
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Carly sat comfortably on the sofa with no atom of worry or remorse on her face. She felt Sadie deserves death after all she means nothing to the family.
She's just like an unwanted fly hovering around their house.
She doesn't care if Sadie dies! Heck! She wants her dead!
A part of her felt scared not because she stabbed her sister but because she was scared of their elder brother.
The thought of him brought shivers in her.
He will kill her if he gets to know what she did to Sadie.
That made her worried to the core! Alex never jokes when it comes to his darling Sadie.
"I am scared mum," she said to their mother.
Gabrielle glanced at her daughter with a questioning look.
Why is she worried? Her father will be happy for what she did to Sadie and she's not scolding her either.
She doesn't care if that girl dies because that's what she's always wanted to do but she doesn't want anyone to be suspicious about it.
If Sadie is not dead, her and her family cannot live peacefully.
"Why are you worried? Is it because of that girl? We don't care if she dies and believe me that her friend can't call the cops either." Janet Said, staring at her sister who scoffed.
Carly's thought is far from the cops, she's always known that Lani is just like Sadie, stupid fools!
She won't dare report the incident!
"It's not that, Alex!! He won't spare me if he gets to know of this," she said to them.
Gabrielle thought about it shaking her head.
She knows what her Son is capable of doing.
He won't mind beating his sister to stupor because of that girl.
Why in God's name is he always taking side with Sadie?
Not for once did he support what they did to her.
It's the main reason they sent him out of the country.
If he's here, no harm can come to Sadie. Not even their father can touch her nor her, the mother.
She much detest Sadie with passion.
She hated her so much!
Only God knows how much she's praying for her not to survive it.
"Don't worry Carly, your brother will never find out. I am sure Sadie will never mention it to him, you know how much she loves you. She won't let any harm come to you. Don't worry."
She said and Carly nodded, that's very true.
Sadie has protected her so many times either from their brother or people outside.
Sadie will fight and beat anyone that touches her. She so much love her.
This will be to Carly's advantage. Nothing to be scared of.
Alex will never find out! With that, she relaxed her mind.
"Thank you Mum."
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"Damn it Kaleb, drive fast!" Nathan yelled impatiently.
They've been driving since, like they are traveling out of the country.
How far is the hospital, huh?
Kaleb increased the pace of how he was driving, it's not even up to 20 minutes that they started driving and his young master feels like it's been ages already.
He pulled into the driveway that leads to the hospital Sadie was.
Few drive away from here.
In no time, they arrived there!
Nathan came down from the car like someone insane ignoring the squealing of the ladies.
They are not important to him, he just wants to find the doctor in charge of taking care of his Sadie!
Luckily for him, he bumped into a doctor as he rushed into the hospital.
"Ah! Mr Nathan, what brought you here?" The doctor asked on recognising him.
Who wouldn't? He's the only son of the leading business tycoon in the whole of Pakistan!
Nathan himself is a business mogul!
"I need to see Sadie doctor, take me to her."
Nathan ignored his formalities, asking about Sadie straight away.
By now, all the workers were all watching them.
Some ladies were squealing, some were taking unaware pictures with him.
Kaleb did a good job by making sure none of them came near his young master.
He's not feeling too well and so, they shouldn't add to his stress right now.
"Sadie? Oh! She was brought in here earlier today, are you related to her?" The doctor asked.
"Does that matter, doctor? I need to see her right away."
Nathan replied angrily which made the doctor flinch.
He has never seen Nathan this angry ever! He heard he's very quiet.
For him to have shouted means something!
Probably she's his girlfriend!
"I...I...am sorry Sir, this way."
He stuttered, dashing towards Sadie's ward.
This is the first time he's coming to their hospital and giving him a bad impression will definitely drive him away.
Nathan followed the doctor in step, if he could fly the doctor right away, that's what he would do.
His body was tensing now and then, his heart beat rapidly and anxiously.
He just wants to find out the state Sadie is in right now.
The doctor eagerly opened the ward door and signaled Nathan and Kaleb to enter.
Nathan paused at the door, his blood dried up and he forgot how to breathe for that moment.
Is that really his Sadie all patched up and using oxygen as a supporter?
His legs unconsciously moved on their own towards her.
The pain in his heart increased!
Is she going to survive this?
He fell down beside her bed taking her hand in his with tears pouring down like rain.
Lani's eyes widened in sheer surprise .
Wait! Nathan?!!
She blinked innocently and pinched herself to wake up from this impossible dream.
She discovered it's definitely not a dream, it's real!
Nathan Rogers is here in Sadie's ward taking Sadie's hand into his with his tears falling on her body.
She was too shocked to move or say a word.
All she kept doing is stare at Nathan!;
The city idol is here! She's seeing him for the very first time.
Her heart did a happy dance, if only Sadie was awake! She would be more happy to set her eyes on the city sweetheart talk of him touching her with his tears falling on her.
"She's going to be fine right?"
Nathan asked with a cracked voice.
The doctor snapped out of the shock of seeing the popular Nathan this vulnerable!
No star will ever do that for a woman! They'd rather use and dump them like decayed foods.
He cleared his throat before glancing at the two pairs of curious eyes staring at him.
"Yes Sir, she will be fine! She's out of danger now," he replied.
Nathan gulped down nothing! What he will ever detest is losing his Sadie.
Losing her means losing himself too.
He won't be able to live without her.
"I will pay you any amount of money you want, 300million dollars, 400 or 500million dollars. Any amount you want, just make sure she's fine."
The doctor's mouth went agape, that huge amount of money?
"Don't worry Sir, she will be fine."
Lani shifted uncomfortably, is he really going to give out that amount of money for the bills?
She opened her mouth to talk or protest but nothing came out.
She opened it and clasped it shut again.
Kaleb glanced at his phone and his body tensed!
He glanced at his young master then at the lady lying unconsciously.
His young master's mind was just with her.
There's danger ahead! They need to prevent it from happening!
He gulped nervously mustering some courage to call Nathan!
" There's problem young master"
Nathan's eyes snapped to Kaleb who kept glancing at his phone.
"What is it, Kaleb?"
"We need to move Sadie out of here immediately, there's danger"
"We need to take Sadie out of here."
Nathan glanced at Kaleb while he blinked rapidly, without being told, he definitely knew that Sadie's family wanted to hurt her again .
He clenched his jaw and quickly stood up.
He won't let them hurt her again, he just wishes he can end this at once but that will be uncalled intervention.
Sadie might not like him interfering in her personal matters.
He is nothing to her, nothing at all! But one thing is sure, he will make things work between them even if it means giving in his all.
"Stay close to her Kaleb, do not let any more harm come to her. I need to pay the bills and get her discharge papers."
He said firmly, deep down. He's scared, scared that they might hurt her again!
He doesn't want to lose her , not anymore..
"Yes young master," Kaleb replied politely while Nathan matched out of the ward.
"Wait!" Nathan paused on hearing a cracky female voice.
He blinked his eyes in disbelief, this lady has been here? Was she here when they came in?
If not as she stopped him, he never noticed her.
He took a close look at her! He definitely recognizes her, that's the girl that's always with his Sadie.
Sadie's best friend, her eyes look so puffy like she's been crying all day.
Lani mentally calmed herself as Nathan's gaze burned through her.
The strong Aura that surrounds him has made her forget whatever she wanted to say earlier.
Even in a casual outfit, everyone will still feel the wealthiness in him.
His eyes say it all!
She gulped nervously not knowing what to say!
She scolded herself, cracking her brain to think of what to say.
It seems her brain wants to disgrace her!
Nathan sensed her uneasiness, he could see she's scared to speak and understood perfectly well why she stopped him.
"You don't have to worry about anything Lani, I will never hurt Sadie."
With that he left, leaving Lani with mouth open.
Wait! That must definitely Be a dream, it can't be real.
It can't be that the CEO of Sadnath entertainment industry knows her name.
The King of the entertainment world knows her name!
He just called her Lani! She childishly pinched herself and truthfully she was not dreaming.
Lani jumps up in fright as she hears a roar of laughter in her ears.
She turned and glared at Kaleb who was still laughing..
He raised his eyebrow at her and chuckled.
She doesn't believe his young master can know her name or what?
He's Nathan, he can know anything he wants to.
"Take a picture, it will last longer." Lani snapped seeing Kaleb was still staring at her...
He chuckled again shaking his head, why's she feisty huh??
He stood still ignoring Lani's tantrums.
Lani hissed and went back to her thoughts, how in God's name did the city idol know her name?
I'm fact she doesn't care how he got to know her name, what matters right now is that Nathan knows her name!
Only God knows how happy her heart is.
She just can't wait for Sadie to get better.
They've got lots of things to talk about together.
Like how she got to know Nathan or something.
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Nathan sat down impatiently waiting for the doctor to sign the papers but doctor Smith was busy staring at his phone in disbelief.
It hasn't reached 10 hours since Sadie was rushed in here and Mr Nathan did a transfer of 300 million?
Not even for an operation have the hospital ever had that kind of money.
"Can you sign this thing and let me get out of here?" Nathan said impatiently.
What's wrong with this man? He tapped his feet on the floor angrily.
All he wants to do is to be with Sadie.
He's taking her straight to his private hospital.
That place, she will be safe, nothing can go wrong there! Nothing!
Doctor Smith cursed under his breath and quickly signed the papers in his front handing it over to Nathan.
Who is this lady to him? Why will he spend so much on her this way?
Is she his girlfriend? Perhaps!
"Here Sir," he Said to Nathan.
Nathan stood up walking to the door but paused on the way.
"And doctor?" He called calmly.
"Yes Mr Nathan."
"This issue, it shouldn't go out of this hospital. Make sure your workers seal their mouths in whatever they see." ..
"If this goes out to the media, I will be forced to destroy you with just a phone call."
With that, he left. Left to Sadie's ward! They need to get her out real quick.
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"I know you will be among the top ten models that will be nominated for the upcoming gram award," Gabriella said to Carly who giggled.
"I know right mum, I trust my skills, I will be the best model of the year. That's my goal," she replied sharply.
She's been a model since she was 20 and it's been three years now.
"I trust you baby," Gabriella replied standing up as her phone beeped.
"I will be right back," she said, going towards the balcony before receiving the call.
"Hello nurse, how did it go?" Gabriella asked in a low tone .
She feels so happy, it will surely be good news to know that Sadie is out of the way finally!
"I am sorry ma'am, it didn't work out."
Gabriella choked on nothing. What? What the hell is she saying?
Why didn't it work out?
"What did you mean by that nurse? I paid you so well for this simple job, how can you tell me it didn't work out? I gave you a simple job, nurse. Just to inject her to death, that's all."
She yelled in annoyance.
"It wasn't my fault ma'am, before I could reach her ward, she had already been transferred to a different hospital."
Huh? Transferred to a different hospital?
What?
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Lani sat beside Sadie's bed in Nathan's hospital.
She sat quietly staring at her best friend, she still won't be able to wake up till after three days!
How can she be sleeping for that long huh? Doesn't she know that she misses her?
"I told you I am fine Mum."
Lani heard Nathan's voice immediately when the door opened.
Seems he's on a call.
"Yes, she's in our hospital."
"I am fine Mum, stop getting paranoid will you? I am perfectly fine."
"Okay."
He said and hung up sighing loudly.
He knew he just lied to his mum, he felt so weak but Sadie is more important. ..
All he wants is for her to be fine and his family to come over! Gosh!
He prays they don't go overboard if they see the condition she's in. Especially his father!
He can even ask for her family's execution right away. Mr Rogers is not a patient man!
Nathan glanced at his side to see Lani sitting down tiredly.
Friends like her are rare, no one sacrifices this much for a friend these days! At all!
But here, she donated her blood for his Sadie and still stayed with her.
If not for her, it could have been another story right now.
He's sure going to compensate her real big! She deserves that for saving his Sadie!
"Lani," he called firmly but calmly.
Lani turned to him but dared not to look him in the eyes, she can't no matter how much she tried.
This is no ordinary man standing in front of her, this is Nathan! Nathan Rogers!
The only heir to the Rogers empire, the CEO of the entertainment industry. .. a billionaire!
"Y..Yes Sir," she stuttered, smacking herself invisible! Does she have to disgrace herself all the time before this man?
"You should go home and rest, I promise you. Sadie is safe in my hands," Nathan said, assuring her.
Of course, Lani knows that Sadie is safe with Nathan.
With what has happened so far, she knows that!
But can she leave Sadie to him? He's an idol, how can she let him look over someone?
"Sir...but I .."
"No arguing Lani, I will let Kaleb drop you off at home. You've really tried for today, thank you Lani."
Lani's face turned crimson, never in her life have she ever thought of Nathan telling her thank you.
The billionaire that doesn't smile, that does not interact with people.
Even in his interviews, his answers are short and concise!
A straightforward person and his face is always expressionless!
Although he still happens to be one of the hottest rich bachelors in the city!
He's the number one hottest and richest!
All the credits to him!
Lani stood up without saying anything, who's she to argue with Nathan?
"He's right in the car waiting for you."
She nodded and began walking out of the room.
The moment Lani left, Nathan's family burst the door open.
"Oh my God!" Mena froze on seeing how Sadie's stomach was patched up as she lay peacefully and unconsciously.
The pain must be so deep! Mena has always dreamt of meeting her but not in this state.
How can a sister do this to her own blood?
What was the reason? There's no reason to justify this!
Nothing!!!!
"You are here?"
Nathan said faintly standing up from the bed as he heard mena's screams.
He was expecting that! Anyone that will see the state this poor girl in will let out a wail.
Mrs Rogers remained stiff at the door, seeing the girl lying on the bed from afar is enough for her to burst into tears.
Even if the stomach is bandaged, she knows the cut is very deep!
"God! Let it not affect any of her vital organs," she prayed silently.
"Dad," Nathan called on seeing his father's face.
How's he going to handle this situation now?
"How can they do this to her? Their own sibling, how?" Mr Rogers asked in a deep angry voice.
He never knew it would be this serious.
How can they?
He clenched his hand in a fist!
"Where's Mena, get me my phone from the car! Her family must go through this same pain she's going through."..