Kendra's POV
"Kenn.... sweetheart, wake up we're here." Jia pats my shoulder to wake me.
Groaning slightly, I open my eyes to look outside. I never intended to sleep but I think the over-exhaustion and the well to stop remembering Liam has taken over me.
I follow Jia inside the building and straight to the private room where my father is currently in. Knocking three-time before turning the knob, I take a deep breath and look at Jia stepping inside, I went in as well. Jia put the flowers in the vase on the side table.'She must have bought it when I was sleeping a while ago.' I thought.
Several bandages can be seen in my father's body and around his head. Only the beeping sound of the machine that connects his body can be heard inside the room.
I look around for my mother but it seems she's not in here.
Suddenly, the door open and I turned to look who might it be.
"Liam," I muttered as I stare at the person who walks through the door.
He glances at me and walks straight to my father and examines him while the nurse administers some medicine through the intravenous fluids.
It's been so long since I last saw him. Gone the boyish look. He is now more manly, the day or two stubble looks good on him. Liam is a very attractive guy, I used to get jealous every time a girl flirted with him.
"Why the long face Kenn?" he whispers near my ear. I can smell the refreshing scent he always wears, woodsy with the hint of citrus. Inhaling deep to calm my insides, turning my face to him with a slight pout.
"oh nothing," I say but my insides are in turmoil due to jealousy.
"Hmmm....really, ?" with a slightly raised eyebrow he asked me
"Yeah, let's go or we'll be late." I turned and walked away from him.
"Don't worry, I only got eyes on my Kenny..... " he whispered and kiss my cheeks.
"Liam, you...you..." as I was about to smack him, he knows I don't like him calling me Kenny. Walks ahead of me and just smiles.
'my Kenny' the endearment he calls me when we were alone.
"Miss Grant, come to my office, It's urgent and I need to discuss this with the patient's family." Liam's voice woke me up in a reverie.
I nodded and looked at Jia for support. It seems I lost my ability to form a word. I have so much to ask but I don't think this is the right time.
Jia took my hand and pull alongside her as we walk through the hallway.
"Have a seat," he says as we enter his office, and he takes his place on the other side of the desk.
"We take all the necessary tests to determine the cause of patients' current situation. And the findings are not so good. The cerebral edema that we found in the patient was caused by a brain tumor. It is a skull base tumor."Liam says.
" What is a skull base tumor?" I inquired.
"It is a tumor located behind the nose and eyes, and it has grown large. The pressures caused the swelling and it is necessary to perform the surgery right away," he explains as he shows us the CT scan result.
I feel like my chest is clogged and I can't breathe properly. I grabbed Jia's arms for support. The tears I'd been suppressing for days rolled down my cheeks as if it has their thoughts. I didn't want to admit that I am affected but it is, no matter how much I resent them, he is still my father, and I love him dearly. I may not be the greatest daughter and I left them but I don't like seeing them in pain.
"I will give you a list of the best neurosurgeon and you can decide for yourself who you want to perform the surgery, I help you talk to them but you must decide immediately." he handed me the list of names.
"And why not you? Aren't you a renowned neurosurgeon?"I raised my eyebrow staring at him.
" Well, I am not sure you would want me to be the lead surgeon for your father," he explained.
"Doctors are expected to perform their duties no matter who the patient is." I retorted
"But do you trust me that I will perform the surgery and do my best of my capabilities,?" Liam asks in response looking straight at me. Trying to read me if am telling the truth. His blue eyes seem a lot darker, it's no longer a calming blue eye but an icy blue one.
"I am, I always thought you knew that," I replied without hesitation.
"Do you need to discuss it with your families or are you taking the responsibility?" he further inquire
"No, I'm taking full responsibility ".
" In that case, here's the surgical consent form, your signature is in need," he said.
I took the papers and turn to Jia.
"Ji, can you help me fill-up the form," I ask her as I felt weak and my hand is trembling due to anxiety.
"It's going to be alright sweetie, I'm here for you. Uncle Lucas will get through this." Jia cups my face and wiped the tears with her thumb.
"I'll schedule the operation at 6 p.m. later," he tells us after he took the consent form.
A soft knock on the door followed by a turning of the doorknob interrupt our conversation for the moment. An attractive woman walks in with food containers in her hands.
"Dr.Black, I appointed myself a task to deliver your lunch since I didn't see you eat, Did I disturb you?" she says as she noticed Liam is not alone.
"Not at all, we're almost done," Liam replied and gives her a gentle smile.
"Miss Grant, Miss Smith, I can promise you, I will do my best to save him." Liam stretch his hand to us, Jia reached his hand for a brief handshake and when it's my turn, I hesitated at first but Liam cupped my hand in his two hands as if saying it's going to be alright. The momentary contact of our hands brings so many emotions in me.
The sudden spark that flows like positive energy in my blood, the feeling of being in a vulnerable state that I wanted to be buried in his embrace, and the stupid jealousy towards the woman who dares to intrude on us.
"We'll go now, and thank you for agreeing to be the surgeon." I bow my head a bit to show him my sincerity.