Chapter 13: Chapter 13

(Alexis)

"Look away!"Alexis growled out when she was changing into a blue gown. She was angry seeing the perverted doctor looking at her like some fool. He was too much and her hatred for him grew even more in the past few minutes she met him. So arrogant just because he was some great doctor

"I've seen even more pretty creatures...you are not even close to being admired"he spat out as he moved away from the bed and turned the other way. Alexis was on the verge of hitting him where it hurt the most but she calmed her nerves afraid that she might end up causing a scene. Her mind wheeled off as she tugged at the Hem of her dress, her hands shaking as she pulled it up as fast as she could, afraid that the man might turn around and see her but when she peeked at him.

He was busy with his things hence with a heavy exhale she removed the dress, set it aside and picked up the gown, and wore it as fast as she could. She didn't understand why it was open in front but she tucked it behind and cleared her throat indicating she was done

"Done," she said when she was fully done and laid back on the bed and adjusted the pillows to support her head.. she prayed and hoped he didn't do that which was going on in her head, and when the handsome Doctor turned back to her. He didn't look so happy

"So what were you thinking huh...do you think those who give birth are stupid...or maybe you thought your actions wouldn't result in a baby forming… "the man kept saying as he rubbed his hands together. A whiff of an alcohol-based liquid hit my nose and I guessed he was about to do something I wasn't comfortable with. I looked at him and then squeezed my thighs as tight as I could. Earlier he said something about spreading my legs for him did he mean he was going to touch me down there

"Ms. Work with me...you came here for an examination didn't you...your appointment was yesterday but like a rich brat you changed it to today" the man spat out looking at me with rage in his eyes and I was surprised. When did I make such an appointment? I just came because Vivie dragged me here

"Sir...I mean doctor"

"Is it hurting here" he cut me off before I could tell him I wasn't the person he thought I was

"A...a little...ahh"I stuttered, biting my lower lip hard when his warm fingers pressed on my upper abdomen and it hurt a little. He worked to the sides as if massaging and the more he moved down the more the pain intensified.

"Ahh...slow down...it hurts there!"I cried out, grabbing his hand and pulling it off my belly. I didn't even know when he moved the gown up and exposed my belly and had covered my lower part with a blue line

"W...what are you checking for?"I asked, lifting my head slightly to look at him. My eyes were a little blurry from the tears forming and the man who was standing on the far side of the bed looked at me with creased brows

"Abdominal aortic aneurysm or acute MI...or maybe a damaged uterus perhaps and later do some tests on you or look inside your little womb and see if it's okay" he muttered as he pressed on my lower abdomen and I screamed gasping for air. What was he talking about? He was being ridiculous to think I was pregnant. The pain was too much there but something about the biological words he said had me calming down to ask

"What's MI?"I said with shortened breaths trying, by all means, to calm down. It seemed he hated me for some reason but this was a car of mistaken identity

"This is serious...any past incident...I thought your precious father said you tried to get rid of your pregnancy?"Doctor Maverick remarked, arching his brows at me. I didn't understand what he meant by that. I was lost, when did I get pregnant and why on Earth would I try to kill an innocent child as if I was heartless

"P... pregnancy...since when did I get pregnant...please do...do you have any... painkillers...it's too much"I didn't even look at him when my head dropped on the pillows, my eyes closed as tears dripped down. If he wasn't going to help me but criticize me then I'd rather leave and go to another hospital or doctor

"Who are you?"I heard him ask but I had no time for him as I rested my head near the bed edge and gripped on tight and pushed myself up but I ended up falling. In these cases, all I could do was shed tears. It was even worse than most times and since Vivienne wasn't around to make the pain go away I found myself rolling up into a ball

"H...help...please" was all I could say when I found myself disconnecting from reality. I couldn't hear anything as I was slowly losing consciousness. The pain was eating me up from inside, sucking out all the strength left in me but soon I felt cold hands on me. Rubbing on my forearm and soon I felt a wet soft cloth. Even so, I couldn't make out what was happening. I was well awake but couldn't hear anything or see but when I felt a sharp pain as if a needle had been inserted in my flesh, my eyes closed completely.

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Maverick's eyes narrowed vividly as he looked at the file of the patient he was supposed to meet the previous day but her father changed the appointment. He didn't want anything to do with the 21 years old girl who got pregnant all because she was a rich brat and had gone out of control. Her parents found out about it and weren't happy hence requesting the termination of the pregnancy. He advised them not to go down that road because it was dangerous but they didn't listen and found a way to do it.

The procedure was successful but with consequences and two weeks later the parents asked for him to see their daughter saying she had major complications

"Who is she...the hospital got a call...it seems your delicate patient will come tomorrow, "Justin said as he peeked to see what Maverick was looking at and feeling frustrated. Maverick slammed the file shut

"Just great...I screwed up" he muttered as he turned to look at the unconscious lady he gave powerful pain relievers and a strong sedative to keep her down. Justin stood beside him and arched his eyebrows at him not sure who the pretty lady was

"Who is she and what is the situation?"Justin asked and looked at the IV connected to the girl. "Is she pregnant as well or?"Justin added when he got no reply and Maverick exhaled heavily and averted his eyes from the girl. He screwed up this time

"Her situation is delicate... something I need to pay attention to"Maverick simply said and walked back to his desk. Justin followed I'm not sure what happened but when he came to tell him the news he had. He found Maverick all worked up. It was rare to see his friend so anxious, Maverick never lost his cool even if the condition was critical but a few minutes ago he was working as if he wanted to save the life of his love. His thoughts were ridiculous but it seemed like it

"Well other than that the redhead is back," Justin said while smiling as he sat down and Maverick looked up at him with shock in his eyes. It had been three years since Vivienne disappeared without any explanation and now she was back

"Really and where is she?"He was interested to know what the redhead was up to. His all-time patient.

"I bumped into her earlier running...I guess she's still playing hide and seek with Vic...it's funny"Justin remarked with a chuckle and Maverick smiled faintly. He still recalled what happened three years ago. He didn't know how to face her after that but all these years he had tried to keep the secret and would wait until Vivienne decided to tell Victor the truth. He just hoped things turned out good for both of them

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(Vivienne)

"W...what...are you doing?"I stuttered as I backed away from the man I was running away from. I came to this empty room to hide from Victor but it seemed the man was hell-bent on finding me how on Earth did he even see me when I was quick to run away from him

"You seem scared...did you perhaps commit a crime?" the man asked huskily. His voice was deep and fruity and a shiver ran through my body causing me to ache as I slowly held the bed I was leaning to. He better be on his best behavior. This was harassment

"J...just go away...I... brought a friend here...I must go to her"I didn't even know why I was so scared of him but his aura. His approach reminded me of what had happened back in the conference room. I had to avoid such things but the fast beating of my heart and my heavy breathing betrayed me because the man was now towering over me. He looked like some giant monster out to get me and when he glanced down at me. My head lowered avoiding his piercing gaze which was penetrating and so full of lust

"Make me leave little redhead...how about you make me leave huh…"  he murmured as he extended his hand to my face, my gaze fell in his hand and my eyes lifted to look at him. He had that sharp gaze soft and when he gently caressed me. My knees went weak as he fixed his eyes on my lips " as far as I'm concerned...I own this hospital and everything in it... including you" he whispered leaning closer to my ear and blowing hot air. A warm sensation engulfed me that I couldn't stand any longer. His arm snaked around my back and moved down my waist and pulled me to him. The impact was too much and unexpected that our lips brushed against each other

"S...stop it okay...I'm not here for you" I tried to lash out or at least sound angry but my voice betrayed me when it came out all hoarse and restrained

"Have you ever been starved for three good years...being left hanging, yearning for something out of reach" he mumbled as he brushed his lips on my cheeks while he pressed his thumb on my parted lips? I had the urge to bite him but I couldn't provoke the raging beast. His words brought fear to my heart

"I'll give you a taste of how it feels like...the torture you go through"he murmured and in one go lifted me off the floor and shoved me down on the bed. I was fully awake and in deep boiling soup

"No...no, please...I'm... innocent"inaudible words left my sealed lips as my heart thumped painfully against my chest as I watched the man come upon me like some predator, so scary and that smirk plastered on his face made him even scarier.