BETWEEN 2 HEARTS
Between 2 Hearts - Episode 96
Tag: Royalty and Love.
Warning: Stay clear from this book
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The hospital waiting room was filled with anxious faces, all gathered in support of Naomi's family. Alex held her close, trying to comfort her as she sobbed uncontrollably.
"Sis, please stop crying. You might get sick."Mia tried to reassure her,
"I believe Mom will be fine." Philip added,
"I don't want anything to happen to her, not now that I've got the chance to be with her."Naomi's voice trembled as she spoke between sobs,
"Nothing will happen to her. Just stop crying." Alex whispered softly in her ear,
"Mom will be fine."Jimmy chimed in.
Just then, Queen Lala and Diva arrived, and everyone's eyes widened in surprise.
"Mom, what are you doing here?"Alex asked
"I heard what happened to Elena, and I came as fast as I could," Queen Lala replied.
"Why?"he asked.
"Your Highness, calm down. I'm sure she has a reason to be here."Mrs. Ruth intervened,
"We didn't come here for trouble. Mom was deeply worried when she heard the news."Diva explained.
"We're hoping for a positive outcome from the doctor." Mr. Daniels added,
"What really happened to her?"
"Our mom is seriously ill. She was diagnosed with cancer."Nicholas said and Queen Lala's face fell, and Diva looked equally shocked.
"When? How?" she asked.
"For a long time now."Jimmy response
The tension in the room grew thicker as everyone waited for the doctor's update. Just then, the doctor emerged, wearing a somber expression that sent a wave of worry through the room.
"Doctor, how is Mom doing? Will she be alright?" Naomi asked, her voice trembling with anxiety.
"I'm sorry. I have bad news."The doctor's face fell, and he sighed heavily.
Everyone's eyes widened in shock,
"What bad news, Doctor?"Evans asked.
"Well, the cancer has spread all over, and there's nothing left to do."
"What!". Naomi gasped.
"Does this mean there's no hope for survival?" Mia asked sadly.
"I'm afraid not."
"Oh no". Nathan sighed sadly.
"No". Naomi gasped as she broke free from Alex's grasp, rushing into the room where her mother lay on the ICU machine. Her mother's face was pale, and her body was hooked up to various machines beeping and whirring.
Naomi moved to her mother's side, holding her hand tightly as tears streamed down her face. The others followed, their faces etched with sadness and grief.
Alex wrapped his arms around Naomi, holding her close as she sobbed uncontrollably.
"It's going to be fine. You're going to hurt yourself," he whispered, trying to comfort her.
"Please,not now".She sob.
As Queen Lala stood in the hospital room, memories of that visit flooded her mind. She wished she had come sooner to make amends.
"I wish I had come sooner to make amends," she said, her voice filled with sorrow.
Queen Lala eyes welled up with tears as she recalled her visit to Elena. It was a sunny day when she paid a surprise visit to Elena's house, but she wasn't home. One of Elena's workers gave her the address of Mr. Daniels' house, where she might find her. She smiled and drove to the house, where everyone was surprised to see her. They welcomed her warmly.
"What a surprise to see you here, Your Majesty," Mr. Daniels said.
"I am sorry I came unannounced," Queen Lala replied firmly.
"What can we offer you, Your Majesty?" Philip asked politely.
"Nothing, I am fine," Queen Lala said with a gentle smile, her eyes sparkling with warmth.
"What brings you here, Lala? I never expected to see you," Elena asked, curiously.
"Well, I am here to make amends for everything that happened," Queen Lala said.
The room fell silent, with everyone surprised by her admission.
"Really?"Jimmy's eyes widened.
"Yes, I am sorry for everything. I am sorry for accusing you of trying to steal my husband. Please forgive me, and let's move on," Queen Lala said, her voice filled with remorse.
"Lala, you know you are my friend. I can never hold grudges against you. But the only person you need to apologize to is your son and his fiancée. You owe them an apology."
"I know, that's why I am here first to ask for your friendship."
"You will always have my friendship. We are not enemies."
"Thank you, Elena. I am so relieved,".
"You are welcome," Elena replied, and they stood up and hugged each other warmly.
Everyone in the room smiled happily at them.
"This is how it should have been from the start," Mr. Daniels said, nodding in approval.
"Exactly," Nicholas said, smiling.
"I wish sis was here to witness this moment," Jimmy said, smiling.
"Speaking of her, where is she? It's been a while since I saw her in the palace, and besides, my son is not home either." Queen Lala said as she pulled away from Elena.
"My sister is not home either. I am sure she is having a good time with her fiancé." Philip said and the others nodded in agreement,
"Well, that would be nice."
"Let's have lunch," Elena said, leading Queen Lala to the dining table where food was already dished out by one of the cooks they hired.
Everyone sat around the dining table, having happy moments.
The flashback faded away, and Queen Lala's eyes refocused on the hospital room, where the reality of the situation hit her hard.
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A week had passed since Elena's passing, and the wound still felt fresh. The family had come together to bid her a final farewell, and the sadness that filled the air was palpable. Naomi was heartbroken, her eyes red-rimmed from crying, but Alex was always by her side, a constant source of comfort.
He had taken permission from her father to bring her to the palace, where she could rest and recover. Now, Naomi lay on the bed, staring blankly at a spot on the wall, tears streaming down her face. She hadn't eaten in days, and it was taking a toll on her and Alex. Mrs. Ruth entered the room with a tray of food.
"Dear, come have your meal," she said gently, placing the tray on the table.
"I'm not hungry."
"Don't say that, everyone is worried about you. You barely eat, and it affects Alex too. He barely eats since you refused eating."
"Alex is refusing to eat?" Naomi's eyes snapped up.
"Yes, he is seriously worried about you. He asked me to make this for you and to make sure you eat."
"Where is he?"
"He's having a conversation with his father. Please eat," Mrs. Ruth replied.
Naomi's resolve weakened, and she sat up straight, her legs gathered together.
"I don't want to eat until I see Alex."
"Should we wait for him so you two can eat together?" she asked, her voice gentle.
Naomi nodded weakly, her eyes still brimming with tears.
"I'll go call him. You start eating, and I'll bring him in."
As she left the room, Naomi's gaze drifted back to the spot on the wall, her mind consumed by thoughts of her mother. She picked up a spoon, but her appetite was nonexistent. The door opened again, and Alex walked in, his eyes locking onto hers.
"Hey," he said softly, moving to sit beside her on the bed. Naomi's face crumpled, and she leaned into him, tears streaming down her eyes.He wrapped his arms around her, holding her close
Mrs. Ruth smiled and discreetly left the room, closing the door behind her.
"Why have you refused to eat?" Naomi asked, her piercing gaze locked onto Alex's.
"Because you've refused to eat, and you know it weakens me whenever you're like this. I hate seeing you in pain, it tears me apart."
Naomi's lips parted to speak, but Alex gently placed a finger on her lips.
"Shh, not a word. I can only be happy if you eat. I know Mom won't be happy wherever she is now, and she wants you to always be happy. This is the time your family needs you."
"I miss her".She sobs intensify, and Alex pulled her into a warm, comforting hug.
"I know, we all do,".
"It's going to be fine, with time." He pulled away, his eyes locked onto hers, and gently coaxed her to eat, feeding her small bites of food. As she ate, a small smile played on his lips, and he turned to the door. "You can come in now," he said.
The door opened, and Naomi's eyes widened in surprise as she saw her brothers, Mia, Nathan, and her father walk in. They rushed to hug her on the bed, their faces etched with emotion.
Alex and Nathan exchanged a knowing glance, and the royal house smiled at the family reunion. The room was filled with love, tears, and laughter as the family came together to support each other in their time of grief.
TBC
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