Chapter 50 :

Chapter 50 :
\-CHASE BLUE-

At the hospital, I rushed after Wes... Also calling on every doctor and nurses I see while Mariah registered her in at the reception.

From the look of things, Wes must have informed her because getting to the hospital, she was right outside... in panic.

They came rushing with a stretcher and wheeled her into a ward, politely asking Wes and I to stay back.

But, as stubborn as Wes could ever be, he tried forcing his way in even when the nurses restricted him.

I pulled him back, restricting myself from hitting him.

"Can't you understand that it's the hospital's policy for you not to get in?" I snapped.

"What the hell is your business?.." He retorted.

"What is going on here?" We both turned upon hearing Mariah's voice.

She looked towards us in great annoyance. Looked at me first, before turning her entire attention on Wes.

"What is going on here? Does this look like a boxing ring?... Take a look around, this is a hospital and there are patients around.."

"You should tell that to Wes.. He wouldn't let the nurses do their job" I chipped in on purpose just to add a little more fire in Wes.

He glared harshly at me while I kept a straight face but my eyes did fail to retaliate.

"That's enough. I can't have you two disrupt the activities of the hospital. Wes.. I only called you because I couldn't leave the hospital and Zoey wasn't answering her calls. Now that she's here, I suggest you leave.."

She looked at me... Her brows are narrowing.

"And Chase, I don't know why you are here but..."

"I got a call from her. I guess she must have thought she contacted you because she mentioned your name. I rushed over and that's when Wes also showed up"

I explained.

"That's fair enough... Well, then.. you two can leave. You have no business here anymore"

I know for a fact that she's going to ask us to leave.. But, do I really want to leave?

I'm still worried about Zoey... Her pale face and everything.

Has she been sick? Why did she wait until it got worse?

I had so many concerns... And leaving, I don't think I want to leave. Not without hearing from the doctor himself that she's fine.

"Well?.. Aren't you two leaving?"

Mariah asked again because neither of us had taken a step.

"I'm sorry, Mariah.. But I don't want to leave. Seeing Zoey unconscious.. I'm so worried and I can't leave without getting words from the doctor.."

I went to sit on a bench, ignoring her scoff.

"The same goes for me. I won't leave, Mariah.. Not when he's not leaving"

Wes said and took a seat right opposite me.

"Really? You two leave before I call the hospital security to come throw you two out"

She threatened. But it didn't get at me... I remained seated. And Wes too.

I heard her scoff loudly and stomped her feet on the ground.

"You two are just so unbelievable"

She said out loud and sat down as well, together with Wes but far away from him.

We all remained silent.. Each person has one thought circling in their head.

I wonder what Wes would be thinking, but I care less.. I don't want to know either.

"You know..." Mariah started. "You two really disappointed me. I had high expectations from you both but it seems none of you ever had feelings for Zoey.."

"My feelings are true, Mariah.. You know that" Wes interrupted.

"I know nothing, Wes... You never acted like you loved her. All you did was care for her like how every other normal friend out there would.

"Still, you know my intentions are pure. I won't intentionally hurt her"

She scoffed loudly, eyed him and sucked teeth.

I say without saying a word or chipping into their conversation.

All I had in mind is Zoey.

"And you Chase?... You completely broke her trust" She turned to me.

"I know that" I responded.

"You lied to her.. you deceived her and you took her emotions for granted" She emphasized.

"I know that.. and it's the second time you are saying that"

She scoffed loudly.

"The nerve!" Wes gritted out but like I said.. I really don't care about what they think right now.

"You know, you are really unbelievable.. Aren't you remorseful about anything?" She asked, obviously annoyed by how I have been responding but none of them would understand the way I'm feeling.

"I can only be sorry to Zoey.. not to you or anybody else" I replied.

"Zoeya dn I are friends. Whatever concerns her concerns me too"

"You are just her friend. Someone whom she confides in... you don't share the same body with her. If appreciate it if you don't say a word further"

"There goes his pride and ego... Doing things as if the world revolves around him alone" Wes said and I know that he's trying hard to ruin my reputation.

He can do whatever he pleases.. ruin my name all he wants.

I didn't respond but leaned my head back against the wall and closed my eyes.

Soon, Wes excused himself and left to take a call.

my eyes darted to Mariah and she was just seated, staring into space.

I knew I had to say something to clear the air because I have just created a huge storm between myself and her.

"Listen Mariah... I know you barely know me and I know my past with Zoey has ruined everything. But, trust me when I say that all I want is her safety.."

She eyed me.

"Does it justify your lies?"

"It doesn't.. But I want you to know that all I'm doing is for her safety. Aside from the fact that she was once engaged to me, there's still something she doesn't have to know... If Zoey finds out, it's going to hurt her and she's going to blame herself for it.."

Her face crumpled in a deep frown.

"What do you mean? What truth are you talking about?"

"I can't tell you either... But, if there's anyone who wants the best for Zoey.. then it's me. I hope you can trust me.."

At that moment, Wes returned and I stopped talking to her.. She took the clue and also adjusted on her seat.. looking away from me.

We waited for a while and the doctor showed up.

We all sprang up, anticipating his report.

"Doctor, tell us what the problem is. How is she?" Mariah asked.

"Well... The patient is fine. Although, I must say that she passed out due to stress and fatigue. She also has a fever but I've given her some medications and she'll be awake soon"

I sighed in relief.

"But.." The doctor continued. "We ran some further tests on her and congratulations, she's 4 weeks pregnant"

My eyes grew wide.. Mariah gasped in surprise and Wes too.

"What? Pregnant how?" Mariah questionioned.

"Is the patient married?"

"No, she's not doctor"

"Then.. who amongst these men is the father of her child?"

The doctor's eyes moved from Wes to I.

I took a deep breath and stepped forward.

"I'm the father of her child"

"I am the child's father"

Wes and I said simultaneously and it came as a deep shocker for all of us.