NovelEnglishAfter stepping out of the cab, she transferred a hundred bucks to the driver via her phone.
The driver, sensing her sour mood, plastered a grin on his face. "Miss, if you're feeling down, maybe | can help lighten the mood?"
Carol stiffened, the creepiness of his offer washing over her. She backed away hastily, not even bothering to pop open her
umbrella. She was already drenched to the bone—what was a little more rain?
The sound of the downpour mingled with the driver's chuckling as it hammered against her ears.
She quickened her pace and entered her apartment building, which was cheap and consequently lacked proper security. The driver
followed her, probably assuming she had no one to turn to since her phone call earlier seemed merely to embolden herself.
The dangers a woman faced alone were often beyond imagination.
Carol made a beeline for a nearby 24-hour convenience store, where a dozen others had taken refuge from the storm. The cabbie,
seeing the crowd, finally cursed under his breath and left.
Standing in the store, Carol was soaked despite the umbrella in her hand.
The other customers stared at her, wondering why she hadn't used it.
Too scared to head back alone, she settled into the most secluded corner she could find.
She sneezed again, the chill seeping into her bones.
Meanwhile, Felix had arrived at the hospital, oblivious to the rain, his mind consumed with thoughts of Listina waking up.
Entering her room, he saw her eyes were indeed open, though she couldn't speak yet.
"Listina," he rasped, grabbing her hand urgently.
The doctor, checking her vitals, spoke evenly, "She'll be up in a few days, but this isn't a good sign. She's hanging on by meds;
surgery's needed. Mr. Brown, you need to decide soon."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFelix pressed her hand to his cheek.
Knowing the couple's closeness, the doctor sighed, "Ms. Geo called for you when she awoke. Visit more often, Mr. Brown; it could
help."
"I'll be here," Felix promised, never taking his eyes off Listina, as if he'd miss something vital.
The storm raged on outside, rain pelting the windows, reducing visibility.
He still didn't thought of Carol.
He stayed by Listina's hospital bed all night, and the next morning he had to go to work again.
Before leaving, he paid another 20,000 dollars in the hospital. This the really threw in the money he earned in the second half
of the year.
But he had to speed up. If her brain tumor worsened, Listina would die.
He had to convince Carol.
Thinking of Carol, he raised his eyebrows slightly. It seemed that he had left the hotel with Carol last night, but what about Carol?
Did she go back alone?
He rushed back to his place, cooked up two dishes, and took them to Carol's apartment.
Carol had coughed through the night, alone and fearful, scared the stalking driver was still outside or that another strange man
might appear.
Her temporary apartment had no medicine, so she relied on multiple cups of hot water to get through the night.
As tpassed, her sense of injustice swelled.
She messaged Felix several times with no reply.
What could be so important to ignore her so completely?
She conjured excuses for him, but couldn't stop the tears that stung her eyes.
After enduring the night, she felt weak and was startled by a knock at the door.
Wrapped in a blanket, she peered out to see Felix.
He was dressed in his work uniform, exuding a sunny vibe, and carried a container of food.
"Carol, have you eaten?"
Her heart warmed at his gentle tone, but she didn't respond.
Felix stepped inside, changed his shoes, and touched her flushed cheek, asking, "Got a cold?"
She looked away.
He set the food aside, lifted her chin, and kissed her deeply.
She pushed him away, flustered.
"Do you want to get sick?"
"Then let it be," he murmured, closing the gap again.
Her resolve melted; she almost forgave him on the spot.
After a ten-minute kiss, Felix opened the food container.
"I made you breakfast."
Carol noticed the dark circles under his eyes. "Where were you last night?"
"Family emergency, sorry. | missed your calls; | was there all night."
"Is everything okay now?"
Her gripes vanished, knowing it was a family matter.
"It's fine."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Felix, you look tired, you work late and take on so many jobs. Rest."
"I'm sorry for worrying you. Eat up; | have to go."
As he prepared to leave, he pecked her lips, "I'll get you smedicine. Rest well."
Carol felt a sweet surge in her heart. She was increasingly aware of how much Felix's actions affected her.
Her emotions bounced like a yo-yo, pulled taut then released, a cycle that made her care for him all the more.
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