Present
Eliza's POV
When i opened my eyes i was in a hospital bed. I hate to be here. Why is this Claire always bring me here whenever i am unconscious? Where is he now? A nurse came in "You awake now?" She asked. I nodded. "How do you feel now?" She asked. What should i answer? I don't feel anything. "I feel better" i lied. "Let me check your vitals."she said. While she was checking my vitals my doctor came in."Good evening, Eliza " he greeted me with a warm smile. I smiled at him too. "Good evening uncle " i said. He treated me when i was a kid, And we are close and also he is Dylan's father. "Your blood pressure was too high. Where's your watch? Aren't you taking your pills now?" He asked one by one. I didn't know what to answer so i said "I broke my watch" i said hesitantly. "Where's brother Dylan?" I changed the subject. "He is still in New york. Don't forget your promise. Okay?" He said. I nodded. "He asked about you yesterday " uncle said. "When will he come back?" I asked. "Maybe next year. His course will complete then. After 2 years you have go with him too. Right?"he said. I smiled at him. I am going to do my degree in newyork. That was the promise i gave brother dylan."Doctor, her vitals are normal " nurse said. Uncle kurt nodded at her. "Can i go now?" I asked. "One more day, then you can go" he said.
"One more day? "
He nodded with a teasing smile. "That's a thing you hate. I know. But Dylan will kill me if something happens"he said.
I laughed at that. I wonder how did my school bully changed like a protective brother."I will visit you sometimes, okay?"uncle said then waved at me.
Then Claire came in with a cover.I heard his sigh of relief."You awake?"he walked towards me.
I don't know what to do when i see him.Am i too bad? I am so confused i can't have a boyfriend. And my issues everything is mess. I looked away. I don't know how to explain what i feel or what my issues are. It's better if i let him read my diary soon."Eliza? What did i do?" He asked and he was... sobbing. I looked at him. I pursed my lips. Why am i hurting him? He didn't do anything. He can't be involved in my mess."You didn't do anything, Claire. " i said.
"Then why did you look away?"he asked.
"I am sorry"i said lifelessly
"How do you feel now?"
"I am good"
"Am i here for so long?. I can guess its been a day." I asked. When i fainted it was evening. maybe around 6 pm but now its 5 pm. I am sure it's been a day.
"Three days " he said then lowered the cover and placed it on table.
"What? " i asked him.
He nodded.
"Eat first. I always bring food for you. I assume that you may wake up but you didn't. I just hope you may be feeling hungry but you didn't wake up. So eat now."he said and then forced a smile. I looked at him with tears. He is not the Claire i knew before. People change?
He adjusted my bed and i sat up."What do you wanna eat?" He asked.
"Anything "
"Was that Dylan's father?"he asked while serving.
"Yeah" i said.
"He said you were under his treatment "
"Hmm" i nodded and started slurping the noodle.
He sat beside me the kissed my forehead. That made me regret more.
"Claire " i called him. "Hmm?" He answered softly.
"Did i say something before passing out?" I asked ...
"Yeah!you were murmmering something." He said.
"What did i say?"
He lowered his head. "I don't remember "
I am sure he was lying. "Don't lie" i said.
He closed his eyes. "Is that the incident at school that haunts you?" He asked hesistantly with stutter.
I didn't say anything. Sometimes.. Yes...That is... But not always... My childhood was full of traumas.
"Where is my phone?" I asked while finishing my food. I stood up to wash my hands.
"Here" he said and handed me my phone. I checked my emails and messages.
There was some updates from Happy homes.
"Can you please bring me my laptop?" I asked him.
"Eliza, are you going to work again?"
"I am fine now. So i can" i said.
"Can you please rest for a while?" He asked.
"I am fine. Please bring me if you can" i said and he nodded.
"Victor called me to ask where are you" he said and i looked at him. "Didn't you had class today?" I asked him.
"I skipped" he said.
"You should go tomorrow. Exams are near" i said
He shook his head.
I sighed and shook my head. There is no use of arguing. I worked in my phone. "What are you doing?" He asked.
"I am working " i said. "Do it after sometime. Now have a sleep." He said. "I already slept for three days." I said ane chuckled.
We heard a knock on our door. Claire opened the door. "Good evening aunt " he said.
Who is it? Why is his aunt here? She stepped in with a smile. I have a hard time recognizing her. She look familiar. Do i know her? She came near me and sat beside. I looked at Claire in confusion. He gave me a smile. I don't understand anything. Who is she? Why is she here? Is she... My mom? My heartbeat raised. I tried to remember the photo he showed me. I backed away from her when i realized who it is.
"Eliza, don't ignore me, please " she pleaded. I was still in shock, couldn't even breath properly. We heard a knock on the door. I looked at the door and a nurse came in. She handed a prescription to Claire. "Buy this medicines" she said and claire went out. I quickly took my phone and transfered him some money or else he will pay for it. Nurse came near me gave me a watch. "Mr. Fernandez asked to give you this" she said and smiled. I smiled at her too.She went out. I wore my watch. Mom came near me and lifted my chin which startled me. I backed away. "Eliza, are you mad at me?" She asked with a sad expression.I bowed "Please don't chase after me. Don't bother about me. You should focus on yourself. I can be my own. Please tell Claire not to take care of me." I said it so fast.
"No my dear. I can't leave you. I was waiting just to see you for so many years. I can lose you again" she started crying.
"I am not your kid. Think like your father said. She died at birth. You don't have to care about a kid born by accident. It was your kindness which brought me to life. But it was better to kill me...."i didn't know what to call her. I also don't want to give her hope by calling her mom. "Ms. Reynolds" i said. I looked at me in shock. I know what i am saying will hurt her a lot. She should marry someone who can understand her..
She quickly hugged me tightly and started crying.... I patted her back and said "I am not mad at you. Please don't ruin your life for me." I said calmly to her. "You still don't know the truth, my kid... You don't know about your father... No one.. No one know my story." She said. I felt she needs someone to listen. I decided to stay silent. "I will tell you everything but please come to home." She said and pulled away from the hug. I bit my lower lip hard. Claire knocked and came in.His aunt quickly wiped her tears. She smiled at him. Claire looked at me and i looked away. I am going to leave him as soon as possible. But how can i i have suffer 2 years. My school isn't complete yet. I should get a transfer from here to complete my 12 th grade. "Now tell me... Are you two in love?" His aunt asked. "I don't know aunt she is so confusing." He replied sarcastically. "Claire, it's hard to understand her. I know" she said.
I looked at her in surprise. How did she know about me? "I can say that you inherited from your grandparents " she said. I looked at Claire. "I am sorry Claire. I am confusing you".I bowed my head. I am screaming inside. I love him but can't be with him. That's my faith. "You should read that diary." I said.He came near me and hugged me. He stroked my hair and kissed my forehead. His aunt laughed at the side. Like i started loving Claire doesn't she deserve it too. I pulled from the hug. "Sorry aunt" he said with a embarrassing expression. "It's okay Claire. She is grown up now. And I know you will take good care of her."she said with a smile. I sat on the bed.
"Take your medicines first."he said to me. His aunt took my pills and gave it to me. I gently took them from her hands and ate it.