Elle Miller.
I rubbed my forehead as I felt pain rush through my body.
Please don't tell me I'm getting a fever.
I looked for my tablets but there weren't any left.
I sighed.
I am too lazy to go out, that too in the middle of the night.
"It's a mild fever, who cares?"
I mumbled and shrugged, going back to sleep.
Next morning I woke up with immense pain in my body.
My body felt very hot when i touched it.
I gasped when i realised I have work today. I immediately looked at the clock. It was 9am!
"A-ah!"
I whimpered as tried to sit up. The bell started ringing. Oh no.. who is it?
I somehow mange to take the support of the walls and stood in front of the main door. I quickly fixed my hairs to open the door.
"Eric?"
"Elle i have been calling you like anything-"
His eyes widened as he looked at me.
I tilted my head confused but as i did i started feeling dizzy.
"Elle your face looks so red and pale.."
He whispered as he stepped inside the house.
He placed his hands on my shoulder worriedly that's when everything went black.
-
I heard someone speak in a stern voice.
"Make sure she eats these tablets on time or she won't recover."
Tablets? What the heck?
I squeezed my eyes shut and opened them but again closed as it was too bright.
Deep down i hoped i was not in the hospital cause those place are very scary. Heck, I have never been to hospitals and i don't plan on visiting them anytime soon.
I knew something was wrong with me. I opened my eyes as i tried to recollect whatever that happened.
Oh yes, Eric was home and I.. passed out.
"How are you feeling?"
Asked a man who was sitting next to the bed.
I guess he is a doctor.
"I.."
I started off.. but said nothing. I didn't felt like speaking.
"Yes?"
I gulped when I noticed the annoyance in his voice.
"Good."
I looked somewhere else avoiding eye contact with him.
"Sit up."
I obeyed and sat properly noticing i was still in yesterday's clothes. I pulled the blanket near my chest.
"Did you skip your meals?"
Did i? No i didn't. I just forgot to cook as i was too busy doing something else.
"No."
"Lies. Do you even have any idea how weak your immune system is?"
I blinked my eyes.
"I talked to your dad."
I went stiff. Does this means dad knows? And how does this man know me? Have we met before?
"I need to do some blood tests right now."
Oh god this doctor is ruthless!
"No!"
Came my rude voice. But i went silent as i heard a familiar deep voice speak.
"Elle."
My eyes darted towards Enzo who was sitting at the end of the bed and Eric who stood there worried.
I blinked my eyes.
Oh my god. The doctor gripped my arm.
"Please..I'm scared.."
I pleaded. He sighed.
"I'll distract you."
And I knew damn well I won't be distracted. My mind would more focused on pain.
"Eh!"
I tried to pull away my arm not listening to his words.
"The more you move the more it hurts."
I stayed still, giving up.
When the needle pierced through my skin i hissed loudly.
After a few seconds pulled out the needle.
"Good."
He immediately put the white bandaid around the small, invisible hole.
"Reports will be ready by tomorrow morning."
He said and got up.
Eric lead him out of the house while i sat there completely overwhelmed by whatever that happened.
I looked at the placed where he pierced the needle.
"Elle, why did you do that?"
Said Enzo who now sat next to me, giving me a look anger.
"I just.. forgot to eat.. i dont know.. i-i never skip my meals."
I mumbled. My eyes slowly went teary. I sniffed softly .
"You are crying ?"
He asked with a surprised face.
"Why did he do that!"
I yelled weakly. Enzo parted my head in order to calm me down.
"It's for your own good."
He spoke.
"Elle you are so careless with your health, don't you understand?!"
Then he switched back to his angry tone.
I looked at him a bit scared.
He looks like my mom. My mom too yells at me when I fall sick.
"Do you know how concerned I- we were?"
I looked down at my hands.
"Please don't do that again for god's sake."
"You have no idea how i literally rushed all the way to your house.. this-..if you don't take your pills on time I'll make sure to punish you."
He spoke in a low voice.
I looked at him stunned. Okay he is quite angry now.
"Sorry.."
I said in a small voice.
"I didn't mean to get angry but i care.. i care about you. do me a favour and look after your health please?"
"I-i will.. try.."
"Come again?"
"I will."
I kept my mouth shut after it.
"Elle? Oh my god how are you?"
Said Eric as walked closer to the bed.
"Good.."
He gave me a weak smile.
"I was so worried when you suddenly went unconscious.."
"D-did you called my dad?"
I asked him nervously. He then replied.
"I did... i had to.."
"Did he not question you?"
"He did. He was quite worried about you, he is the one who suggested a blood test for you."
"How did he even believe you?"
I questioned him. My dad would never believe someone else!
"You think your dad doesn't know me?"
I frowned.
"What?"
He shrugged.
"We know each other obviously."
My eyebrows knitted together in confusion. I need to talk to him about this later.
"My dad and your dad were friends dumbo!"
"Eh? How do i don't know?"
"Cause you always seem to be busy in your own little world..you didn't even notice me.."
He said, the last part though, he mumbled very slowly I almost couldn't hear it.
"Oh.. you got a point."
Its true. i spent most of my time in my room studying. Never really got time to enjoy due to family pressure. But i had no idea that Eric was my neighbour!
Enzo William.
I did not see Elle at work today which concerned me. I wanted to clear the misundertsnags between us.
All eyes were on me as i entered the 2nd floor. I smiled at the employees as they did the same.
I approached the table where Mia usually sits.
"Hey..where's elle?"
"Oh she didnt came at work today.. "
"Why?"
"No idea, i tried calling her many times but she didnt pick up."
Said Mia.
"I guess I'll just visit her after work today..
She mumbled.
"Oh alright. Thanks. See you later."
She nodded at me and i walked out of the floor. Suddenly my phone rang, I picked it up and it was Eric.
"Enzo! Elle is sick!"
"What?"
"She got a fever, she is unconscious!"
"Did you call the doctor?"
"Yes, but her temperature is way too high, Its terrifying..she wont even move anymore"
He spoke the last part lowly. I told him to put some cold cloth over her head and quickly rushed at her house.
This woman always has me worrying for her. But jokes aside, I am really concerned for her at the moment.
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I touched her forehead but it was so hot i quickly pulled away.
I softly caressed her cheek, lightly rubbing her lower lip with my thumb.
"Mmm.."
She slowly hummed. I felt a bit calm after she reacted a little to my touch.
The doctor soon came in.
He checked her and injected something in her arm.
"Usually she would try to escape when i tried to inject her."
Said the doctor, i frowned.
"What?"
I questioned as i looked at him.
He looked at me going a bit stunned.
"Enzo William?"
"Y-yeah?"
He looked at me a bit suspiciously.
"Uh- Elle is friends with Enzo, am i right?"
Asked Eric. I quickly agreed.
"Oh.."
We went a bit silent.
Elle please wake up.
"In case you are wondering, I'm Elle's family doctor."
He broke the silence. This cleared a lot of things to be honest.
"When she was 15.. there was a phase in her life when she was extremely weak.."
I listened to him very carefully.
"Irregular sleeping schedules, stress due to studies, a little bit of bullying in high school, irregular periods. It was a mess for her.."
"Bullying?"
I mumbled. I wasn't there that time sadly. Now i wish I was there to support her.
The doctor continued, none of us interrupting him.
"Her platelet count dropped and every month she used to either have a cold or fever or both. But Elle being the stubborn girl never cared about her health. She is still under the impression that 'ignoring' her diseases is the only cure."
"This is stupid."
I said. How can she think like this? Ignoring is not the way! She must learn to fight back.
"It is. It all ended when she was 18. I never heard any complaints about her from her family. Looks like her habit of 'forgetting' has made a come back."
He laughed a little at the end.
"So you're telling me she forgets to eat sometimes?"
"Yes. When she's busy doing something, she often forgets to eat, drink water."
I gulped. I thought i knew Elle very well , i didn't knew Elle had such a... Different side.
"And may I know how 'The Enzo William' is familiar with Elle?"
"Uh- I used to be childhood friends with Elle.."
"Oh how did you find her though?"
"She works in my company so.."
"Oh i get it.."
After our small conversation Elle woke up.
As the doctor was trying to take her blood she immediately resisted. I held in a laughter as Eric joined us.
"Where were you?"
"I went to check up on my shop."
"Alright."
We both tried not to laugh as Elle had a terrified expression plastered on her face.
Soon the doctor did his job and left. I sat next to Elle, scolding her for about a minute or two.
Then Eric cooked a delicious lunch for three of us.
"Eric~~ this is so tasty!"
Elle spoke with enthusiasm.
I smiled looking at her happy face. Then my eyes went to Eric. The way they look so happy. I know Eric would keep Elle happy for the rest of her life.
I'll be honest, looking at both of them so happy makes me jealous.
I can't help but wish switching places with Eric.
Am i doing the right thing by making them stay together?
Moreover, if Elle does start liking Eric, would i like it?
I don't know but the thought of them being together hurts me.
And i want to find out why.
I think, i should just back out from this 'plan'.