Chapter 54
âThe car is ready maâam!â Ben yelled from downstairs and the sound floated freely across the hallway to her because the house was silent so his voice echoed She took a deep breath, getting ready mentally to shout back.
*Iâm coming please! She yelled back. Quickly, she arranged her disarrayed hair and ran some lipgloss over her lips before going out. She prayed the light headache would subside before she got to the hospital
Ben opened the car door for her and she sent him a grateful smile before sliding in. She closed her eyes and concentrated on trying to keep herself from vomiting more than she already had Ben glanced at her from the rearview mirror a few times, wondering what happened to her.
Finally, he muttered up enough courage to speak âMaâam, are you okay?â He asked gently.
Her eyes shot open immediatelyâ Yeah⦠Yes Iâm fine Ben, thank you âShe replied weakly.
He nodded âDo you want me to call boss?*
*Donât! âHer voice came out strong this time as she stubbornly refused to disturb Liam while he was at work.
Ben sighed âOkay maâamâ He said quietly and focused his attention on the road.
They got to the hospital minutes later and Ben waited by the car after helping her in for she was too weak. Carla was grateful for his help and she told him so but only earned a little smile and bow in return. He said it was all part of his job so she needed not to thank him.
She went over to the receptionist and explained everything to her
* Your name Maâam?â The receptionist who went by the name Laura, asked politely
Carla grimaced as another wave of headache flowed through her head âCarla. Carla Blakeâ She managed to reply.
Lauraâs eyes widened âC⦠Carla Blake?? The billionaireâs wife?? The one who got married recently?!â She asked all questions at once and clasped her hand over her mouth to keep herself from screaming
Carla nodded tiredly, not having the strength for the receptionistâs chatter because it only made her headache worse.
âYes miss Laura, so can you please show me the way to the doctorâs office? She asked tiredly but little did she know that Laura had no intention of releasing her just yet.
âWow! Iâm a big fan of yours Mrs Blake, for real! Laura said excitedly.
Carla mustered up a small smile but gave no comment. Well, she couldnât embarrass the lady and burst her bubbles that she was not even in the public eye much and was careful on all her social media platforms.
âItâs so nice to have you here, Mrs Blake! She continued and took out her phone. Carla gave her a tight smile in return.
*Can I take a picture with you?! Just a picture please! âShe gushed out in barely controlled excitement.
Carla sighed, not liking where this was going one bit but she couldnât refuse, could she? It would only make things bad for them, Liam especially, since he was a public figure
She sighed again and nodded Sure, a picture wouldnât hurt anyone, would it?â But the picture turned into pictures as Laura kept striking different poses while Carla just maintained a smile, not in for all the receptionistâs energy
*The way to the doctorâs office please She reminded Laura who was on the verge of posting the pictures on her social media.
âOh Iâm sorry Mrs Blake!â She said apologetically but there was a smile of happiness on her face which Carla could relate to the fact that she (Laura) finally got to take pictures with the billionaireâs wife. Carla was given some directions on how to get to the doctors office and she thanked the
receptionist and started walking away. She got the doctorâs office right when she saw the door that read Dr Johnson, the doctor she was told to look.
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She knocked on the door once and went in on permission to do so. A female in a doctorâs coat sat on a seat and smiled, motioning her to come closer. Carla walked briskly to her and smiled, still on her feet.
âGood morning, Iâm here to see Doctor Johnsonâ She said politely.
The woman smiled at her warmly And you got the right person, have your seat pleaseâ
Carla looked at loss for words âOh Iâm sorry, I naturally assumed Doctor Johnson is a man Then she smiled sheepishly.
Doctor Johnson smiled âNo itâs fine! Most people assumed the same thing until they met me so itâs fine. Have your seat, Miss⦠âShe stopped and waited for Carla to help her out.
*Carla, Mrs Carla Blake Carla corrected her with a smile and took a seat.
The doctorâs eyes widened slightly but she was quick to hide her emotions unlike Laura who gushed over her. Carla was grateful to her for that.
âOh, the wife of the same Liam Blake?â She asked, smiling.
Carla smiled backâ Yeahâ
*No wonder you look vaguely familiar, nice to meet you Mrs Blake, Iâm Edwina Johnson The doctor introduced herself and Carla didnât miss the fact that she removed her title. She had a feeling she would get along with the doctor
âThe pleasure is all mine, Doctor Johnson Carla replied back and took the hand Edwina offered
Edwina smiled and shook her head âJust call me Edwina, Mrs Blake She smiled.
*Only if youâd do the same âCarla teased and they laughed
âNow, how may I help you, Carla?â Edwina asked, switching back to the business at hand
Carla sighed and went on to explain everything that has happened to her for the past few days. Edwina listened without interrupting her and took down
some notes.
*Well, I think weâd have to run some tests to confirm my suspicion, is that okay with you Carla? âEdwina said, standing up
Carla nodded âSure, but what is your suspicion? She asked warily.
âWeâll confirm that, wonât we? Just relax dear Edwina replied and smiled mysteriously.