Amelia’s POV
I trailed behind the medical team, my footsteps quickening as I fought to keep pace with the stretcher. We were in the hospital and kai was lying on the stretchers unconscious and was being rushed to the ICU. I don’t know why i feel guilty for what happened to him, maybe it was because we had a fight before he got shot.
I followed the nurses as they pushed him into the ICU, but before i could get in, one of the nurses stopped me.
"You'll have to wait outside," she said gently, I nodded reluctantly, knowing there was nothing more I could do but pray for Kai's recovery. Left alone in the bustling hallway, I felt a wave of helplessness wash over me, my mind reeling from the events that had unfolded.
As I paced back and forth,
Time seemed to stretch endlessly as I waited outside the ICU, the minutes ticking by with excruciating slowness. I don’t even know why i was even worried about him, because as far as i’m concerned, he is a bad person and doesn’t deserve my sympathy.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a doctor emerged from the ICU, but his expression wasn’t encouraging at all. My heart skipped a beat as I waited for him to break whatever news he had.
"what is your relationship with the patient?" he asked, his eyes scanning me anxiously.
"I'm…I'm his friend," I stammered. Those words felt so wrong, but it was too late to take it back
The doctor took a deep breath before speaking again. "He is in a critical condition. He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, and we had to perform an emergency surgery to remove the bullet and stabilize him. Right now, he's in a coma, and we're doing everything we can to monitor his condition and keep him stable."
My heart sank at the news, he’d better not die, not until he pays me for all the times i’d put my life at risk all in the name of working for him. Even though he can be super annoying at times, i still don’t wish him death. But this was normal, right? He is in the mafia, he does business with men who are a lot worse than him, and he’s probably got enemies who want him dead. So, i am assuming that he had probably gotten shot before, so he should be fine.
"We'll keep you updated on his progress, but for now, I suggest you try to get some rest. It's going to be a long night." The doctor said before walking away.
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After a few days, kai was still in comma, at a point, i had to leave after Natasha convinced me to go, promising that i’ll be the first person she’ll alert once he’s awake. I left the hospital, leaving him in Natasha’s care.
Days passed, each one feeling like an eternity as I awaited news of Kai's recovery. Natasha kept me updated as best she could, there was little improvement in his condition.
As Natasha's name flashed across my phone screen, i felt my heart beat pause for a second. With trembling hands, I answered the call, my voice barely above a whisper.
"hello" I said, my voice laced with anticipation
"he's awake," Natasha's voice came through the line, filled with relief and excitement.
“i’ll be there in a minute” i said as i hung up immediately and hurried to get changed
Kai’s POV
As I slowly regained consciousness, my senses gradually came in place, pulling me back into reality. My eyelids felt heavy as I struggled to open them, the harsh light of the hospital wasn’t doing anything to help, and if i wasn’t so sure that i’ll be going to hell, i would’ve thought i was already dead and was in heaven with all these unnecessary lights. Natasha’s loud voice was the first thing i heard, she seemed to have realized that i was already awake as she picked up her phone, and got on a call with whoever it was. The call lasted for a few seconds before the call ended.
“mio caro, how are you feeling?” she asked as she took my left hand, placing it in between her hands
“how long have i been unconscious?” I rasped, my voice barely above a whisper.
“for about a week” she started “You were in a really bad state when you were brought here, and Amelia had been really worried about you. she call…..
“where is Amelia?” i interrupted her, sounding a bit too desperate for my liking. I just realized that she was at the club when everything happened. that annoying witch who never listens, i really hope she did not get hurt.
“she is at the mansion, she didn’t get hurt, thank goodness!” Natasha said, and i released a breath i never knew i had been holding
“i’ll call papa now and tell him that you are awake” Natasha said as she picked up her phone to dial father’s number
“why?” i asked while she paused to look at me like she didn’t know where the question was coming from
“he’s been really worried about…..
“i don’t want to see him” i answered. That hypocritical old man, he is on again, pretending to give a shit about me.
“but kai……
“i’d like to have a little privacy” i interrupted again, Natasha hesitated for a moment before nodding and heading outside. As soon as Natasha walked out, Carlos stepped in.
“boss, you have a visitor” Carlos said upon walking in
“i’m not taking any visitors” i said with irritation as IV therapy on my left hand. I don’t know who the fuck Natasha informed of my condition, but i’m not ready to receive any hypocritical people
“it’s Amelia” Carlos said
My heart skipped a beat at Carlos's words. Amelia. Despite my frustration and irritation, a wave of relief washed over me at the thought of seeing her. She had been on my mind since I regained consciousness, and the thought of her being safe brought me a sense of comfort.
"Let her in," I replied, my voice tinged with a mixture of relief and apprehension.
Carlos nodded and stepped outside, leaving me alone with my thoughts as I awaited Amelia's arrival. Moments later, she entered the room with a forced smile.
"Kai," she said softly, her voice filled with concern as she approached my bedside. "How are you feeling?"
“I’m alive. Were you worried?” i replied curtly while she let out a nervous laugh before answering
“worried? Why would i be worried about you? i was only worried that you would die without paying me my salary” she said almost quickly
"Is that so?" I retorted, my tone dripping with sarcasm. "Well, lucky for you, I'm still here to settle my debts." I said still trying to take off the IV
“you can’t take that off. You need to finish your treatment” she said, her voice carried a hint of concern as she gently reached out to stop me from removing the IV, but it was too late as i had already taken it off.
“you can finish the treatment on my behalf” i said getting off the bed and picking up my clothes on the locker, i needed to change out of this disgusting hospital dress and get back to work. I needed to find whoever put me in this condition that almost claimed my fucking life.
-        Anonymous POV
I paced around the room restlessly, waiting for her to walk in, and after a while, the door went open and she walked in looking so relaxed for someone who just ruined my perfectly thought out plan.
“boss” she said to me while i walked over to her and i grabbed her hair roughly
As she struggled in my grip, her eyes wide with fear, I felt a surge of anger coursing through me. This was not how things were supposed to go. My meticulously planned operation had been thrown into disarray, all because of her incompetence.
"You incompetent fool!" I seethed, my voice laced with venom as I tightened my grip on her hair. "You were supposed to eliminate the girl, not Kai!"
 “i was going to kill her, but kai appeared out of nowhere and the bullet hit him instead” she said trying to pull out of my grip
“this is what happens when you don’t aim properly before pulling the fucking trigger!!” I spat, my frustration boiling over. "you’d better pray he’s fine, because if anything happens to him, i’ll give you the most excruciating pain you could never imagine!"
With a growl of frustration, I released her hair and shoved her away from me, sending her stumbling backward.
“i got information that he survived” she stuttered, still on her knees
I felt a wave of relive wash over me hearing that. why did he even had to step in at the wrong time? I’d need to get rid of that girl so it doesn’t reach the point when he’ll be willing to risk his life to save hers.
“keep following her and make sure you kill her this time, understand?” i said as i grabbed her collar while she nodded fearfully