BETWEEN 2 HEARTS
Between 2 Hearts - Episode 80
Tag: Royalty and Love.
Warning: Stay clear from this book
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At the palace, everything was already set for the birthday celebration. Guests started trooping in one after the other, and the king and his wife stood to welcome them warmly.
Although Alex was already dressed in his room, he was consumed by worry about Naomi. No one had called him yet, and even Nathan's number wasn't going through. He paced around his room, his mind racing with anxiety.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Ruth stepped out to the corner of the house to make a phone call. She dialed Mia and Naomi's numbers, but neither connected. Then, she dialed Mr. Daniel's number. It rang, and he picked up.
"Finally, someone's cell phone went through," Mrs. Ruth said. "I've been trying to reach the girls, but none of their numbers are connecting." She waited for Mr. Daniel's response, but he was quiet. "Are you there, Mr. Daniel?" she asked.
"Everything is not fine here," Mr. Daniel spoke up, his voice somber.
"What's going on? What happened?" Mrs. Ruth asked, concern on her voice.
Mr. Daniel sighed sadly from the other end of the phone.
Inside the living room, Nathan's family arrived, and they were welcomed warmly. The women hugged each other, while their husbands shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. Diva came over to welcome them.
"Where is Nathan? Why is he not with you guys?" Diva asked.
"Oh, he's not here yet?" Mrs. Adam replied. "We thought he was here because he hurriedly left the house since this morning."
"Why? Is everything okay?" Queen Lala asked.
"We don't know," Anna said, and they all sighed, sensing that something was amiss.
Back in Alex's room, he continued to pace around, his heart racing with worry like a caged animal. Suddenly, his cell phone rang, and he hurriedly picked it up without checking the caller ID, his eyes closed in hope that it was Naomi.
"Naomi," he called out, his voice filled with longing.
"Alex," Nathan answered from the other end of the phone, his tone somber.
"Nathan, what happened? Where are you? Why haven't I seen you since this morning? Are you at the party now?" Alex asked, his questions tumbling out rapidly, like a burst dam.
"No, something came up," he replied, his voice measured.
"What happened? Is everything okay?" Alex asked, his concern growing, his voice rising in panic.
"Alex, promise me you'll be calm," Nathan said, trying to prepare him for the news.
"Calm for what? Right now, I'm losing my mind!" Alex exclaimed, his frustration boiling over like a volcano. "I can't get through to Naomi. She came by this morning to give me her present, and we even slept together in the same bed. But when I woke up, I couldn't find her, and no one knows when she left. I'm damn worried!"
Nathan was taken aback by Alex's explanation about Naomi, his eyes widening in surprise.
"Naomi came by this morning?" Nathan asked to be sure.
"Yes, although I noticed something strange about her, but she wouldn't tell me, I don't know---" Alex said, before Nathan cut him off.
"Naomi is in the hospital," he said bluntly, his words like a punch to Alex's gut.
"What did you say?" He asked, his voice shaking like a leaf, his world crashing down around him.
Meanwhile, downstairs, everyone was having a great time, laughing and chatting. Diva and Elora were engrossed in conversation, and cool music filled the air.
Alex rushed down from his room, panic etched on his face like a scarlet letter. His eyes were wild, his movements frantic. Everyone turned to him, concerned by the look on his face, their smiles faltering.
As he rushed down, he bumped into one of the maids holding a tray of drinks. The drinks crashed to the ground, causing a chaos that was nothing compared to the storm brewing inside Alex.
He didn't stop or look back. He rushed out of the palace without waiting to answer anyone's questions, leaving behind a sea of confused faces.
At the hospital, Mrs. Ruth was beside herself, sobbing uncontrollably after finding out what had happened.
"God, please, don't allow anything to happen to my daughter, please," she begged, her voice cracking with emotion, her body shaking like a leaf.
"Nothing will happen to her, Alex will save her," Nathan said, trying to reassure her.
"But why didn't any of you say it sooner?" Mrs. Ruth demanded, her voice laced with anguish and blame, her eyes red-rimmed from crying.
"Mom, this is not the time to raise blame, Naomi's survival is our only priority now," Mia said.
"Nothing will happen to my daughter, let me take her place, God," Elena wailed, her body convulsing with sobs, her eyes streaming with tears like a never-ending river.
Just then, Alex burst into the hospital, bleeding profusely from the head. His face was pale, and his eyes were glassy.
It turned out that while he was driving at breakneck speed, his brakes failed, and his car crashed into a pole. He hit his head hard on the steering wheel, making him bleed from the head.
Despite his injuries, managed to stumble out of the car, which was now a crumpled mess. Some good Samaritans stopped to help him, but he refused their assistance, reassuring them he was fine.
A taxi had come over, and he jumped in, driving off to the hospital. The people stared after him, confused and concerned.
"Alex!" Nathan exclaimed, rushing to his side as he stumbled into the hospital. "What happened to you?" he asked, as he took in Alex's bloody head.
"Where is Naomi? Please let me see Naomi," Alex begged weakly, his eyes pleading with desperation.
"Oh my gosh!" Mia exclaimed, her hand flying to her mouth in shock.
"Let's get the doctor," Mr. Daniel said, already rushing off to find medical help.
"No!" Alex yelled with all his remaining strength, his eyes locking onto Nathan's. "Take me to Naomi, please," he begged, tears streaming down his face like a river.
"I will," Nathan said softly.
The doctor rushed over, shocked by the sight of the prince.
"Your Highness," he called out, rushing to Alex's side.
Alex grabbed the doctor's arms, his grip surprisingly strong. "I'm here now, take my blood and save her," he said, his voice firm before he passed out.
Nathan and the doctor were quick to catch him, holding him up as everyone looked on in surprise. They took him away to one of the rooms for treatment.
Back at the palace, the party was going slow, with guests whispering among themselves in surprise and concern about Alex's sudden departure. His family was trying to reach him, but to no avail.
"Why did he run off like that?" Diva asked, her brow furrowed with worry.
"I hope everything is fine," Mrs. Adams said, "It's just like the way Nathan left the house this morning."
"What could be going on?" King Luke asked, his eyes scanning the room for answers.
"Look, there's an accident," one of the guests said, pointing to the TV.
Everyone turned to the screen, the music stopped, and the volume increased. The video showed a ghastly motor accident involving a truck. The CCTV camera captured the moment of the accident, and King Luke's eyes widened in shock as he saw Naomi among the victims.
His memory flashed back to why Alex had rushed out of the house like that.
"This is not good," King Luke said.
Back at the hospital, the doctor commenced a quick treatment on Naomi after taking blood from Alex. However, Alex was still unconscious.
Nathan and Mia were by his side, their faces etched with worry. The rest of the family was outside the corridor, waiting anxiously for the doctor's report.
The hospital was filled with the sound of beeping machines and the soft murmur of worried conversations.
Hours ticked by, and everyone was still waiting patiently for the doctor in the emergency room. Alex was still unconscious, a white bandage wrapped around his head as a nurse worked on his treatment. Mia and Nathan remained by his side, their faces etched with worry.
At the palace, King Luke had been forced to cancel the party and thank everyone for their time. He apologized for the unexpected turn of events, and the guests understood, leaving discreetly.
Nathan's family stayed behind, seated in the living room, trying to pass the time. Anna and Diva attempted to reach Alex and Nathan on their cell phones, but to no avail.
"None of their phones are going through," Diva said, frustration creeping into her voice.
"Same here," Anna replied.
"Do you think something might have happened?" Josh asked
"I'm sure they're in the hospital," Elora said.
"It could be because of the accident that they're there," Anna added.
"At least one of their numbers should go through so we can know what's going on," King Luke said, his patience wearing thin.
"We can wait till tomorrow morning, I guess they ran out of battery," Mr. Adams suggested, and they all sighed, resigned to waiting.
At the hospital, the doctor emerged from the emergency room, ready to break the news to the waiting family. However, he was met with a surprise: everyone had fallen fast asleep, exhausted from the day's events.
The doctor smiled, not wanting to disturb them. He decided to wait, choosing a more opportune moment to share the news. For now, he would let them rest.
TBC
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