So Close Yet So Far...
First meetup
Raindrops fell around them.
And it seemed to make the silence sound louder.
But clear enough with an unmistakable hint of authority that sends a shiver down her spine.
Dante Moretti (ml)
Come with me.
The temperature slowly began to drop.
Droplets pouring harder now.
Serena Morgan(fl)
What.....if I ref-
Dante Moretti (ml)
Everything.
Dante Moretti (ml)
Money. Status. Luxury. You'll have everything.
A wave of something bitter rose in her throat.
Does he think she has no status?
Serena Morgan(fl)
Absolutely not.
She said sharply with a hint of anger.
He just stared at her with the same indifferent look. Almost bored.
What won't people do for money?
He shoves his hands in pockets.
Pulls out a card stretching it out.
Dante Moretti (ml)
Think about it.
She looked down at the premium looking card.
Judging by the letters written in gold...
Which looked like it could be worth of her yearly salary. Or more.
Serena Morgan(fl)
(Why is he giving me this.....?)
Dante Moretti (ml)
I'll be waiting.
He spoke pulling her out of thoughts.
Then with a swift move turned walking away towards the black mercedes.
She watched the vehicle roar out and vanish within a few seconds.
Serena Morgan(fl)
(thumb brushes against the card absentmindedly)
A Chance #1
The rain has stopped by the time she reached home.
Crossing paths with HIM of all people?
She has never liked him from the beginning.
In fact they weren't on good terms in college.
They've had fights. A lot.
So she kept her distance as much as she could.
Why was he ...proposing a marriage?
Suddenly her phone began to ring.
Snapping her out of the daze.
Serena Morgan(fl)
Hello....Who...?
She didn't happen to check the caller id.
A clinical voice bubbled as it connected on the other end.
Grace
Hello. Ms. Serena. Your mother's condition is critical. Please arrive at the hospital immediately.
She barely had time to process when the call disconnected.
A surge of panic rushed in her nerves.
She immediately ran to the hospital.
Serena Morgan(fl)
(frantically looking inside)
Serena Morgan(fl)
Excuse me? Where is room no. 204?
The receptionist pointed and she rushed there.
Only to find the room blocked.
An emergency light flickering in the dark hallway.
The only source of bright light there.
A broken piece #1
It has been more than an hour.
Her eyes were droopy. A hint of restlessness and concern filled with dread with each second passing by.
She didn't know how long she waited.
The emergency room door opened.
She practically got a jumpscare and immediately stood up.
Griffith
Ms. Serena I suppose?
The doctor spoke without looking at her.
While examining the medical report.
Serena Morgan(fl)
Y...yes....
She rasped out exhaling the breath she had been holding...
The doctor clicked the pen. Looking through the records grimly.
Griffith
Severe kidney damage.
Griffith
And she is currently going through asthma.
Griffith
As far as this shows.
She struggled to breath as everything became blurry.
Serena Morgan(fl)
(sobs) d...doctor....how is my....m...mom...
She barely whispered. Breath so heavy it took her some painful inhales to speak.
Finally Griffith looked up.
He stopped abruptly a flicker of something crossing...
He sighed. And whispered softly.
Griffith
She is stable. For now.
Her hics lessened slightly as she met his eyes.
Griffith
She might not have made it with her condition.
Serena Morgan(fl)
(breaths in deeply)
Serena Morgan(fl)
Can I see her now?
Griffith
(nods slightly and steps aside)
Serena Morgan(fl)
M....mom.....(cracked voice)
The old woman's eyes were closed.
Her heart beat was being monitored on screen.
Serena Morgan(fl)
(steps inside slowly approaching bedside)
Serena Morgan(fl)
(gently caress her cheek)
Adelia
(eyes flutter open weakly)
Serena Morgan(fl)
(grasps her hand)
Serena Morgan(fl)
(chokes out) mom!
Adelia
(smiles weakly) m....y......chi..ld...
Serena Morgan(fl)
I....I'm here now....
Serena Morgan(fl)
Nothing will happen to u now!
She hugged her mother tightly.
The old woman patted her back with trembling fingers.
Adelia
I..n....t...he....dr...awer...
Adelia
(Chest heaves deeply)
Serena couldn't understand and held her hands tightly.
Serena Morgan(fl)
shh....sh....just rest. I'm here.
Adelia
(eyes flutter close in exhaustion)
Serena held her for a long moment.
Serena Morgan(fl)
(looks up before tucking her with blanket)
Serena Morgan(fl)
(walks up to open)
Griffith
There is something important you should know about.
Griffith
Come to my office.
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