Fated To Save You- By: Tina Marie

Chapter 103 - A Flicker of Hope

Last Updated on 2024-10-10 23:21:20

The hospital room was a flurry of activity. Nurses and doctors moved with purpose, their hurried footsteps echoing off the sterile white walls. The rhythmic beeping of machines punctuated the tense atmosphere as a nurse’s urgent shout cut through the chaos.

"Doctor! Quick, we need you in here!"

Dr. Andrews, a seasoned physician with a calm demeanor under pressure, followed swiftly, his face set in determined lines. He and his team converged on Rex's bed, their hands a blur as they worked to stabilize his rapidly fluctuating blood pressure.

"Notify the patient’s family immediately!" Dr. Andrews commanded as he assessed Rex’s vitals.

The nurse darted out of the room, her heart racing, while the doctors continued their meticulous work. After what felt like an eternity, the monitors finally showed steady, normal readings. The tension in the room eased slightly as the doctors took a moment to breathe.

Connor, Wren, and Stormi burst through the door, their faces etched with worry. Stormi’s eyes were wide, her voice trembling.

“Doctor, is Rex okay? Please, tell me he’s okay!”

Dr. Andrews looked up, his face a mask of reassurance. “Everything is stable now. You can calm down.”

Connor’s concern was palpable. “What happened?”

“A nurse observed movement in his fingers,” Dr. Andrews explained, his voice steady. “Then his blood pressure dropped sharply. It seems he might have tried to move but was unable to fully control his body.”

Stormi’s hope flickered. “Does that mean he might wake up?”

“We believe he’s conscious but unable to communicate. His sudden vitals change suggests he’s aware of his surroundings but is struggling with his physical state,” the doctor replied.

Stormi’s heart sank. “So, he’s trapped inside his body?”

“That’s our best guess,” Dr. Andrews confirmed. “But it’s a positive sign. It means he’s still fighting to come back. He’s likely aware of what’s happening around him.”

Wren stepped forward, her voice comforting as she hugged Stormi. “It’s going to be okay. The doctor said this is a good sign. Rex can hear you now.”

Stormi’s tears flowed freely as she sank into a nearby chair. “He’s trapped, Wren. He must be so scared.”

Connor placed a hand on her shoulder. “You have to stay strong, Stormi. This is a good sign. He might wake up soon.”

Wren and Connor exchanged glances and quietly left the room, leaving Stormi alone with Rex. The room fell into a heavy silence, broken only by Stormi’s soft sobs.

Stormi sat beside Rex’s bed, her hand clutching his. The weight of the past months pressed heavily on her, and she took a deep breath, gathering her courage.

“Rex,” she began, her voice trembling but steady. “If you can hear me, there are some things I need to tell you.”

Stormi’s voice softened as she continued. “It’s been so hard watching you like this. I’ve spent countless nights crying, hoping, praying for you to wake up. I don’t know if you’ve heard me all this time, but…”

She hesitated, taking a moment to steady herself. “I miss you so much, Rex. I still love you with all my heart.”

Her voice faltered as she fought back tears. “I have to admit something. After Wren and Connor’s wedding, I got drunk. Riley took me home, and in my drunken state, I mistook him for you. I kissed him, Rex. I didn’t mean to, and I feel awful about it.”

Stormi’s sobs grew more intense as she spoke. “I don’t want you to hate me. Riley’s left now, and I don’t know where he is. I feel like I’ve lost him too.”

Rex could hear every word, though he remained trapped in his unresponsive body. The pain of not being able to reach out to Stormi was overwhelming. With all his strength, he willed his fingers to move, hoping to communicate with her.

Stormi suddenly felt a faint twitch in her hand. She pulled back slightly, her heart pounding. “Rex, was that you? Did you move your fingers?”

Another slight movement confirmed it. Stormi’s eyes widened with hope. “Are you trying to let me know you can hear me?”

A faint yet deliberate movement answered her question. Stormi’s heart raced. “Are you upset with me? Did my confession make you angry?”

The fingers moved again. Stormi’s face crumpled in sadness. “So, you’re upset, but you don’t hate me?”

A single movement, a confirmation of no hatred. Relief washed over Stormi. “I’m so glad you don’t hate me. I love you, Rex. Do you still love me?”

She felt a stronger movement this time. The answer was clear. Tears streamed down her face, but this time they were mixed with joy. Rex’s response was not just a flicker of hope—it was a beacon.

Stormi whispered through her tears, her voice full of determination and affection. “I’ll be here for you, Rex. We’ll get through this together. I love you, and I know you’re fighting to come back to me.”

As she held his hand, she felt a connection that transcended their current reality. It was a glimmer of hope in the darkness, a promise of a future where Rex would once again be with her.

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