Chapter 41 - STOMACH ULCER

Stefan felt all his blood was drained from his body from fear. The scene in front of him was just the same when Alexander collapsed fifteen years ago. The only difference was the absence of blood. He pocketed his phone and immediately carried her off. It was an effortless action since Cayenne weighed less than a sack of rice. She felt so light in his arms but his heart felt so heavy. He realized that Cayenne had been skipping dinner because he wasn't around. His selfishness caused her harm.

He drove the car in the middle of the knight and brought Cayenne to the nearest hospital. The doctors tended to Cayenne's needs and gave her an IV drip before letting her go through some test. The patient was unconscious so they relied on Stefan's information.

"Did this happen to her before?" the doctor asked while filling out the information sheet for Cayenne.

"I have never noticed this before. I am not sure if this was an old sickness or if this happens recently."

"Let's just see how the test goes. Anyway, I have given her an IV drip and she should take a rest for now. I'll come back once I get the test results. Make sure you take care of your girlfriend this time."

Stefan wanted to correct the doctor about Cayenne being his girlfriend but the doctor already left. He sat on the chair near her bed and watched her pale face getting some color. She looked so fragile. The strong, confident and smart woman was gone. All that was left in front of him was the weak Cayenne.

"Ayen, I'm sorry. I was being selfish and here you are now, getting sick because of me." He wanted to hold her hand but he also stopped himself because he has no rights to do so. He was just an employer to her.

Since there were so many people at the hospital, Cayenne had to wait for a little while before she could have her test. It was not a problem if she had to wait since she was just sleeping on her hospital bed.

After an hour, she was brought to a laboratory to undergo her test and but there were other tests that she needed to do once she's awake so, her results were incomplete and the doctor couldn't point out the real cause of her stomach ache yet. Stefan waited for her all throughout the test until she woke up in the middle of it.

"How are you feeling?" The doctor asked the moment she wakes up.

"I'm fine."

"You're fine?" Stefan questioned with a raised brow. "That's what you told me earlier and then, you collapsed."

"Don't scold your girlfriend. She just woke up."

"I'm not his girlfriend." Cayenne corrected the doctor immediately, something that Stefan wasn't able to do earlier. "Can I go home now, doc?"

"Not yet." The doctor responded. "There are few remaining tests that you have to take."

"There's no need for that. I am perfectly fine. It was just a normal stomach ache. It happens sometimes."

The doctor looked at her and there's something hidden in her eyes. She turned to Stefan with a faint smile. "Can you buy her something to drink. Aside from the IV drip, we need her to drink some fluid."

"Okay, doc. I'll be right back." Stefan looked towards Cayenne but he didn't say anything. He just left without saying another word to her.

"Now, what is that you want to say?" the doctor asked Cayenne. She had been a doctor for several decades and she knew when someone has a secret to say.

Cayenne bit her lower lip and clutched the blanket. "Doc, can you not tell him anything about me? I actually have an ulcer but this doesn't happen all the time. It just so-happen that I've been very busy lately and I forgot to eat."

"Didn't your husband remind you to eat?"

"Husband? He is not my husband." Cayenne corrected with faint laughter.

"He is not your boyfriend or your husband. Then, what is he?"

"He's my boss."

"Oh! I'm sorry for my wrong remarks." The doctor apologized politely. "Anyway, do you have previous medical records?"

"I do but I didn't bring it with me. You can just prescribe me with some medicines. I forgot the prescription that was given to me before."

"But I need to be thorough with my job. I still need you to undergo some tests."

"I don't have any money to pay for that."

"Regarding that, your boss promised to pay everything."

"You can't let him do that. I am not his responsibility." Cayenne mentioned. "I don't want to cause him trouble."

"How about you talk to him first. Your health is very important among all else."

"O-okay. I'll talk to him once he gets back here. Can you give us at least half an hour?"

"Sure." The doctor left to give her some space and to wait for Stefan as well. When she opened the door, she found Stefan leaning on the wall with some food and drinks. "I'll let you two talk for a while."

"Thank you."  Stefan got inside and placed the things he bought on the table. "What did the doctor say?"

"She told me that there are few other tests that I need to take. However, I know that this is just a normal stomach ache. This happens to everyone, which is something you shouldn't worry about."

"When will you undergo the test? I mean, morning is slowly approaching."

"Can I not take the test? I will be fine, I promise. I'll just take the prescription and buy the medicine later. You don't need to worry."

"Who says I'm worried? I just don't want you to be sick. It would be bad if you can't help me with my sleep." Stefan mumbled but he was mentally scolding himself. He didn't want to say those words but he couldn't help it. He was upset that she was keeping things from him. He heard her earlier but now, she was acting like nothing serious was happening to her.

Cayenne just smiled and nodded her head. "I understand, sir. I'll make sure to come to work. I won't be skipping a day. It would be troublesome for me if my money gets deducted, too."

"Is money that important?"

"Of course. You wouldn't know it because you've got so much."