Becoming Strangers Again by Lily

Chapter 8 LILY TWO MONTHS LATER When the announcement ment came, declaringe acting president, a few of the board members seemed rather discontent about the decision. Nonetheless. I adhered closely to Georgina's counsel: maintaining a dignified stance and ensuring that nobody trampled over me. I convinced myself of the necessity to exert my utmost effort, driven by the belief that I needed to preserve the position for Georgina's eventual return. Yet, deep down, a small voice withinwhispered the truth: I was merely deluding myself. The medical prognosis for Georgina was grim, the doctors had given her a mere two months to live. Astonishingly, she has managed to exceed that timeframe, but her current condition remains critical within the confines of the hospital walls. It's as thought my life has becintertwined with the hospital's routine-I find myself sleeping and awakening within its sterile confines. Even my appointments with the obstetrician happen within the shospital premises, making things a bit easier for me. As the hands of the clock struck six in the evening, signaling the end of the workday, I shut down my laptop, swiftly retrieved my purse and jacket. and briskly made my exit from the office building. Before heading to the hospital, a familiar craving stirred within me, prompting a brief pit stop at my favorite dining spot to procure dinner. After pulling into a parking space, I confidently strode towards the building's entrance, Upon reaching the elevator, I pressed the button and patiently awaited its arrival, Stepping inside, I selected the floor where Georgina was currently admitted, mentally preparing myself for the emotional rollercoaster that awaited me. Upon arriving at her designated floor, my heart skipped a beat as I caught sight of two burly figures stationed outside Georgina's room, their presence strikingly unusual with the usual hospital security. Surveying the scene, I couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling gnawing at my insides. Gathering my courage, I approached the imposing figures, my gaze fixed on the bald man who seemed to exude an aura of authority. "What's going on here? And who exactly are you!" A pregn ant pause ensued as they met my inquiry with an unsettling silence, their eyes betraying so hint of explanation. Suppressing the rising tide of frustration, a surge of protective instinct washed over me, promptingto exercise caution for the sake of my unborn child's well-being. Frustration clenched my fist, but I remained composed, attempting to walk past them into the room. Yet, they obstructed my path, extending their hands to block my entry I shot a disdainful glare at their obstructing hands, feeling my irritation surge. "What on earth is the meaning of this absolute nonsense?" Just as the door to Georgina's ward swung open, out stepped an older woman accompanied by a younger man. Her piercing gaze bore intowith a mix of disdain and contempt. "It means you are no longer granted access to Georgina's room," she declared, her tone dripping with finality. Victoria Georgina had painstakingly drilled intothe names of her husband's relatives, cautioningabout potential threats. Clutching the strap of my purse with increasing intensity, I met Victoria's steely gaze with a mask of stoicism. "Your crazy behavior doesn't cas a shock, but I never imagined you'd bring it to a hospital environment. "What?" Victoria scoffed, her incredulity written on her face. "Did you just insult me?" Her son, standing protectively by her side, took a menacing step forward. "Insult my mother again and you'll soon regret it." he spat, his voice dripping with malice. Shifting my attention from Victoria to her son, I addressed him with a calm yet firm demeanor. "It appears you've taken a wrong turn, bringing your mother to this particular ward. If memory servesright, the psychiatric floor is typically situated on the last floor," I pointed out, my voice devoid of any discernible emotion The young man took a step towardsbut his m mother grabbed his arm, stopping him. "don't hit a pregnant woman, I raised you better than that." Feeling a headache growing, I sighed. "why exactly are you stoppingfrom entering Georgina's ward?" I had a long day at the hospital and I do not have the strength to banter with anyone. "Georgina is in a vulnerable state right now, and we do not want who isn't family around her to avoid manipulating her into doing things to my advantage I know what this is about. "Are you scared that she is going to hand the hospital over to and blood of Georgina and her husband. er to me?" I mean this isn't e even a family buuness, it is s, it is the arm certain that your nwon't even be on the list because you are not family." She stated with a sly smile. "The manner with which you behave now will determine if we will let you continue working in the hospital after her demise." 11:29 AM Chapter & Scalling. I wondered why people tend to be selfish. "You call yourself family yet none of you showed up all these months." It was as if they were waiting for her to be on the brink of death before showing up. "I don't have tfor this Victoria, step aside," She chuckled. Just leave. Lily, you do not have any reason to be here." She turned to the security men. "make sure she doesn't make it past this This is crazy. "what did you do with Georgina's security?" She blinked slowly at me. "I fired them." My eyes widened with shock. "What did you just say?" I blurted out and she shrugged aloolly, "what gave you the right to fire them?" "My brother hired them and I love the right to fire them since he is no longer alive to do that" Glaring atone last time, she grabbed her son's hand and pulled him towards the elevator. She halted abruptly, her back still facing me. "Start looking for a new place. That house will be placed for sale after her funeral. "She is not even dead!" I yelled at her, "at least have srespect for her you old haggard bitch!" Her shoulders shook as she laughed. "That's it. As you are looking for a new place, equally look for a new job because I am going to have my son kick you out of that hospital once he assumes his position" "Position of what?" does this dude even know what it takes to run an establishment! "What do you think? He is going to be the new president of course." Throwing a sudden laughter again, she walked into the elevator with her son. Returning my attention to the bodyguards, I bounced my eyes from one to the other. "you aren't going to really stopfrom seeing her right?" They remained mute, ignoringas though I wasn't even standing there. I tried to take another step but they blocked my path again. My fingers tingled as the urge to slap them coursed through my veins. I was ready to attempt going in again when the slight pain I had been feeling in my back becsharper. I bent out of reflex, my hand grabbing theirs for help. "Are you okay Ma'am?" one of them asked but I was still engrossed in the pain, waiting for the wave to pass before answering them, but it didn't stop any tsoon. "Should we take you to the doctor?" As the pain subsided, I gradually stood erect and took a deep breath. "Just letsee her please." "I am sorry ma'am, but we can't do that. We are working under order and we can't go against it." I was about to respond when another pain hit me. Wincing. I placed my hand on my waist. Maybe I should go my doctor. I was about to take a step forward when wet liquid rolled down my legs. I stared down at the wet puddle on the floor with wide eyes "My water just broke." I mumbled. Both men rushed toand grabbed my arm. "Do you want to see the doctor here or should we take you to your doctor?" "My doctor works here, I informed them. They helpedinto the elevator and to the second floor. The snight, I gave birth to my little boy, and that was the snight that I lost Georgina.

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