Cold Showers — Chapter 57

Sebastian was crushed! He sat still for the first sixty seconds wondering how his world had fallen apart. Two hours ago, he felt fulfilled and happy that everything was going well with him and two hours later, his life had turned upside down.

Seb came back to reality and left his parents' mansion. He ignored his mother's plea of letting her or his father come with him. He was clearly in a state where they were afraid of him driving and besides that, they wanted to give him their support.

Sebastian refused to allow his parents or any of his siblings to go with him to the hospital. He promised to call them to keep them updated.

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After a couple of minutes of driving beyond the speed limit, Seb got to Lucendris hospital and made his way to the reception. He was directed to the ward where Jayda was.

With quick steps, he made his way there. Entering the room, he saw Jayda seated on the bed in a hospital gown.

Unintentionally, he ignored the presence of everyone in the ward, went to where Jayda was and gave her a bone-crushing hug.

He released her from the hug and took a thorough look at her, no injury except a small cut by the right side of her forehead which was covered with a bandage. He noticed she looked a little pale too.

Seb rested his forehead against hers. "You scared me Jayda, I thought I had lost you." He didn't realize he was crying until Jayda wiped a tear that was rolling down his cheeks.

"I'm sorry for putting out a scare." She said in remorse.

Sebastian's hand went to her belly. "Our baby is fine too, right?" He asked.

Jayda nodded against his head and Sebastian heaved a sigh of relief. "Thank God."He muttered.

He gave Jayda a kiss on her lips, then settled beside her with her hands in his.

It was after his moment with Jayda that he acknowledged The Doctor and Nurse in the room. He greeted them and they replied to his greetings.

"Jayda almost got hit by a truck driver. Thankfully, she and the baby are fine. Only her car got damaged"

"Her blood pressure went up due to shock from the accident. We will be keeping her with us for the night to monitor her health. Then tomorrow, we will decide when to discharge her." The middle-aged Doctor concluded.

"I will also suggest bed rest for her when she leaves here. Two to three days of bed rest. You must make sure she's pampered, make her happy and keep away talks or news that will make her feel sad or depressed."

"Thanks, Doc," Sebastian said, noting all that he said.

The Doctor gestured towards the nurse standing beside him as he spoke to Jayda. "She will be back in thirty minutes with your medicines and to check your blood pressure again."

Jayda nodded."I hope the medications won't harm my baby?" She asked, not comfortable with the idea of taking medications that were not vitamins.

"It won't." The Doctor assured after which he and the nurse took their leave.

Sebastian looked into Jayda's eyes which were dull. "You've heard what the Doctor said, no work for the next couple of days. I'll take care of you till you feel better." She nodded.

Sebastian hugged her again after which he kissed her. He couldn't believe he almost lost her and their baby.

"Where's Lilian?" He asked.

"She went to get food for me. The doctor said I must eat something before I take my medicines and I don't feel comfortable having hospital food."

Sebastian nodded in understanding. He cuddled with Jayda until Lilian came back with her food and bottled water.

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"So do you mind telling us how everything happened?" Lily asked after Jayda finished her dinner.

Sebastian was still seated beside her on the bed while Lily got comfortable on a chair beside the bed.

"It all happened so fast," Jayda whispered.

"I was on my way home from work. As far as I remember, I was driving within the speed limit and on my lane when this truck came from nowhere. I was afraid. I thought I was going to die or lose my baby."

"The next thing I remember was someone encouraging me to open my eyes and when I did, I saw myself here. I panicked as I asked for the welfare of my baby. The Doctor calmed me down with a few breathing exercises and told me my little munchkin was fine."

"They called you because you were the last person I called on my contact list." She said to Lilian who nodded.

"By tomorrow, the Doctor will let us know when she will be discharged and once she's been discharged, she is to take a 3 days bed rest," Sebastian added.

"I don't mind the bedrest. My health and my baby's welfare comes first. Work can come later." Jayda concluded.

"Have you told Mom you are in the hospital?" Lily asked Jayda even when she knew Jayda hadn't done so.

"No, She will start fussing over me. I'll tell her after my bed rest."

They all talked some more until Lilian decided it was time to take her leave since Sebastian said he would be staying with Jayda for the night.

Lily pulled her best friend in a hug, "Get well soon babes!"

"Thanks, love"

She hugged Sebastian too but Seb insisted he was going to walk her out. He had urgent calls to make to people because he was sure he was going to be out of work for days. (To take care of Jayda and think of what to do concerning Katie and Aaron)

"I'll be right back my love, have some rest." Sebastian kissed Jayda's lips before he and Lilian made their way out of the ward.

"Thanks for all that you do for Jayda, I really appreciate it," Sebastian said as they walk side by side.

"No need to thank me, She would have done the same for me," Lilian assured as they continued walking.

"Seb? Is anything the matter? You look lost."

Sebastian heaved a sigh. "I've just been stressed lately and what happened to Jayda tonight made me worried. I thought I was going to lose her and the baby. Jayda is my life and I cannot imagine her not being in it or her being mad at me"

Lilian smiled sadly, "I was scared also but thank God they are both fine. Do you want me to bring anything for you tomorrow?" Lily asked.

"Just a change of clothes for Jayda and maybe some food. I'll contact Caleb to bring some clothes for me."

"Alright, I'll be here tomorrow morning with Roman," Lily said as they stopped by her car.

She gave Seb a goodbye hug.

"Are you sure you're fine?" Lilian asked after pulling away from the hug. She could tell that something was not right with him.

"You worry too much Lily, I'll be fine." He said with a smile that hardly reached his face. He was far from being fine; he had to put up a strong face outside but was a mess inside because he was sure Jayda was going to leave him when she learned the truth.