Chapter 43 The loss , The gain
Eva was sitting motionless in front of the OT. The smith family were really worried for Michael and for the trauma Eva was going through
The naive girl was ready to give up the assets that are worth billions just for the safety of her dad, but at least she knew the conditions mentioned in the will.
Rose was trying to handle Eva, but nothing was helping her. The long operation hours were making her condition more worrying
After six wait, the doctor exited the operation room
Eva was the first one to rush to him
“How is my dad? The operation was successful, right? “
“Yes, we saved him but...’
“But... what but?” Stephen roared again
doctor took a sigh. ‘’ Mr. Johnson‘s legs were damaged badly; we managed to save his one leg; we have to remove his one leg., I mean amputati.”
No words escaped from Eva’s throat. She was stunned to know about his dad’s condition. Her dad was a hardworking man. She recalled no day when she saw her dad resting or enjoying the holiday, as he loves his work. If he was at home, he kept himself busy with other things.
But now how will her dad react to knowing about his condition? How is she going to take care of him?
Rose understood her pain and took her in a hug. "Eva, you have to be strong for your dad."
“Yes, and don’t worry about anything. We all are here with you, “Steve added
“But how will... dad bear this distress?”
“Michael is a very strong-headed person.
I have known him for a long time. Upon receiving the news about your mother's illness, he showed decisiveness.
He was confident in doing your upbringing all by himself.
Trust me, he has always been a fighter, and he just proved that by escaping death in narrow encounter. “
William stated to Eva, on which she gave a nod to him
The next day, Michael regained his consciousness. The first word he whispered was Eva
doctor allowed Eva to meet Michael after checking on his condition that too, just for some moments
Eva reached the ICU in slow steps. Pain filled Eva as she observed her father being surrounded by machines.
Eva kept her pain and called him softly
“Dad… “
Michael opened his eyes slowly, and a weak smile appeared on his face. Looking at his sunshine, he was trying to speak but Eva stopped him
"No, dad, don’t talk now. How are.. Are you feeling now? Don’t worry, you will be fine soon, and then we will return to our home. “
Eva completed with difficulty, holding her son
Michael just gave a nod
Soon as the nurse informed her to leave, Eva just placed a kiss on his hand. And leave the ICU with weak steps
Two days passed like this. Michael was still under observation. He used to keep his consciousness in between, but the sedatives were doing their work
On the third day, the doctor approved the shift of Michael to LA. Shortly after, they arranged an air ambulance, and the Smith family, along with the team of doctors, started their journey to LA.
During the day, Eva dozed off to sleep, as all these days it almost deprived her of sleep and food in a worry of her dad.
When Eva woke up, she noticed the surrounding and saw all the smith family members were on alert mode and were inquiring about Michael’s condition from the doctor
Eva was observing how William, Rose, Steve, and Stephen took care of her and her father all this time. She felt indebted by the way they are arranging all facilities for her and Michael
She could easily guess that all this needed a lot of money, but the Smith family never bothered about that.
Soon they landed in LA and admitted Michael to a multispecialty hospital so that he could get better treatment. Wiliam insisted Eva visit the Smith mansion and take some rest; he requested the same for his wife.
Eva was not ready to leave Michael alone, but Rose somehow made her agree. After all, did Michael not regain his full consciousness yet?
Eva first saw his dad, who was still lying on the hospital bed with all machines attached to him.
Rose and Eva started for the smithSteve and Stephen stayed until they returned.
Eva enters the Smith mansion and reaches her room. She first took a long shower, and then Rose arranged for her meal in her room.
Eva had some food, and she even doesn’t remember when she dozed off as she was too exhausted.
In hospital
It continuously occupied Stephen and Steve on calls with their business matter, as it was the first time no one from the smith family were present in LA to take care of the business
William also reached to them and inquired about their work, but the next moment they found the team of doctors rushing inside Michael’s room
They all got worried. Looking at the chaos, Steve asked,
“What is happening, dad? Should we call Eva?”
“No.. She is fast asleep. Mom told me we should know the matter first, then if we will call her, “Stephen objected
After some fifteen minutes,“ the doctor who was treating Michael reached to them and informed them
“ He is conscious now and in much better condition than
“Oh, that’s great. Did you notify him about his leg?”
“Yes, we have to, and I also detailed to him the conditions in which we have to make this decision.
And I must appreciate how positively he took his present condition.
To my shock, he thanked me for saving his life; otherwise, I mostly encounter patients who make us the fugitive for their condition, especially in situations like this: “
William smiled. “I know. Can we meet him? I mean, if
“Yeah, why not? “
Wiliam thanked the doctor, and soon they entered the room.The nurse was giving him some injections when Michael noticed their presence
William reached to him and asked him about his well-being
"How are you feeling now?”
"How..” Both of them chuckle at his witty reply
“Thank you so much for saving my life. I can understand how much you all have done.
“It’s nothing, but how did you meet with...”
“Actually, it’s my fault from the day the Hudson family knew about the will. Liam started threatening me and I ignored his threats, so finally I ended here. “
“You should have informed us about these threats. We should have done something, “Stephen advised
“I know Stephen, where is...”
“We sent her home. She was so shattered, Michael, by observing your condition. Trust me, I never want to see her like that again. “
"Hmm, William I have to ask something to you and especially to Stephen. “
Stephen. Who was listening to their conversation looked at Michael to continue
“Stephen, are you still willing to marry Eva?”
“Yes… “
"William, if you agree, then I want their wedding to be done as soon as
This statement shocked all of them, as they did not expect it, at least not now.
“What? Are you not agreeing to the alliance?" Michael asked, looking at their shocked complexions
“No, it’s not that, but it could be done later. I mean, first, get ”
“Trust me, the moment the accident occurred, I only saw the face of my daughter. I don’t want to leave her alone in this world, and after what Hudson did with me, I am hell worried about her.
"Nothing will happen to her; we will take care of that," Stephen confidently said. “You focus on your health first and leave the discussion for later.”
“This accident taught me a lesson again. If it’s not, it must be you all. Also, know I must have lost my life in that small town hospital without attaining proper treatment
So I don’t want to wait any longer. I trust you, Stephen. Look. They are with my daughter. I know you love her and cherish her for all your life. So will your family. This is the only way my soul will earn some peace. “
William and his sons shared a look. They all don’t know what to reply. Michael felt their discomfort and told them
“Relax, I don’t want your answer now, but it would be better if you all could think about my suggestion; discuss it with Rose too.
I know my daughter is too na?ve for the cruel world, but it is not her fault entirely, as I kept her safe from the realities of our lives, but now I do not know how long I can do this, especially after losing my leg, and of course my job too.
And above these miseries, the Hudson family is eager to destroy us. ”
Stephen glanced at Michael and started
“I understand your concern, and it’s right in your place, but what about Eva? To be honest, Eva doesn't like me much, and she is still scared of me. Will she give her consent to this wedding?
“She will. She is na?ve, but not a fool.
I agree she is a little uncomfortable around you for now, but I have full faith in you and more in your love for Eva.
I could see the love and concern for Eva in your eyes, especially when you are around her.
Trust me, I know how to make her agree with this.
“ It surprised Stephen to know how keenly Michael observed him
William stopped this discussion
“Fine, we will discuss this tomorrow. For now, take a rest. You already did a lot.
“I am ready,Stephen voiced out his decision, which made the others shocked, whereas Michael has a smile on his face, a smile of peace