Chapter 104: The Hidden Truth 1
Blake pov
Walking down the still puddle-filled street of Vale , while dodging from time to time the garbage that yesterday's downpour had carried away and throw into the road . I was immersed in my own thoughts , filled with concern and flustration , although I did not allow myself to show it on my face , which maintain my cold expression
And the reason for my mood was this morning's appointment with Dr. Linzi , which did not go as it was supposed to . A small bandage located above the small needle wound on the inside of my elbow was proof of that . As soon as I walked into Dr. Linzi's office , I felt that something was wrong . Dr. Linzi , instead of simply dealing with the treatment of my palm , asked me to do some quick tests .
' And according to Dr. Linzi , It was only supposed to be a routine health checkup , which I had not done for years . So there should be nothing wrong with that , right ?'
I think , recalling those tests in which there was nothing routine . Urine tests , blood tests and an interview with the doctor , these are the routine health checkup I know about . But , instead of that , Dr . Linzi , gave me a full body x-ray and a blood draw . Yes , a blood draw , even though I was not on an empty stomach because I had eaten breakfast at the hotel .
Despite this , Dr. Linzi drew my blood for testing anyway . And when I asked her why , she said it was mainly to check whether Lappland bite , had caused any bacteria to enter my blood . As for the x-ray . According to Dr. Linzi it was to check for hidden fractures in my body . However , I am sure that if I had any fractures I would have felt them already .
' Nevertheless Dr . Linzi , told me to do these tests . It doesn't matter if she lied about why she was doing them , Dr. Linzi was too serious and tired to joke with me . She literally had bags under her eyes and her office looked like she was sleeping in it .That's why I did those tests . '
I think , knowing that Dr. Linzi would not have had me tested for no reason. However, I was not foolish enough to believe the reasons , which she told me . Certainly not the reason for the x-ray . Something is clearly happening . And thinking of all the things that are happening . There can really be only one reason for all this .
' Lappland '
I think , recalling the bandaged body of Lappland.
' Diabetes ? I really had to be tired that I let myself fall for it . '
I think shaking my head at my own stupidity . However , there is nothing to be surprised about , a lot of things really happened this night . I was too tired and emotional to think about it properly. But now I know that something is wrong . Something is happening to Lappland.
However, she clearly does not want to tell me about it . But this definitely involves the black spots I saw on her thigh . But looking at the number of bandages wrapping her body , they must have appeared in other places . However, practically a few hours earlier there was nothing there . Which means that they must have gone there very quickly .
On the way I checked on the web pictures , of these alleged ' diabetic ' spots . However, the ones in the photos do not even resemble those on Lappland's body . Even in the description they are completely different . So now I have confidence that there is something wrong with Lappdumb snd Dr. Linzi is apparently lying to me.
' However, why won't they tell me ? '
I think , a little uncertain . I don't know if I should feel hurt ? However , I also don't know why they are hiding it .Is there a reason behind this, is this also why I was tested ? Is it something contagious and Lappland infected me ? Or it was me who infected Lappland with something and Dr Linzi is checking this ?
I really don't know what's going on . But eventually , I will find out anyway . If there is something wrong with my results , Dr. Linzi will tell me straight . She may lie about Lappland however she will not lie to me about my own medical test results . I just don't understand why to make it such a secret . If it is to make me not to worry , then it didn't work , but made things worse . Ultimately, however, I can only wait . Well I can also ask Lappland directly .
' However, part of me wants to acknowledge that Lappland also deserves her own secrets. But , if this secret is about her health , don't I have the right to know ? '
I think, not knowing what to think about it anymore. This is a moment where on the one hand I do not want to be pushy towards her and on the other hand I do not want to be indifferent to her apparent problems .
' I will also be thinking about it all day . As long as I don't find out what's going on , it won't give me peace .'
I think, with a sigh . Of course not to worry is impossible . I love her , so of course I don't want anything bad to happen to her . If something would happen to her I .... Thinking about it , worse and worse scenarios came to my mind . The pessimist in me , really did not allow me to have calm thoughts .
' I have no idea what is going on , I only know that something is happening . No one is talking about it so far so it shouldn't be something serious . But if it's nothing serious then why won't they say anything ? And if it's serious why don't I deserve to know ? Is it somehow embarrassing for Lappland ? Or ..... does she just not want to look weak ? '
Thinking about it more and more , made the mask of calmness on my face begin to crumble . However , at this point I force myself to calm down .
' That's why I tried not to think about it . I should just trust Lappland and Dr Linzi . Since they both think they shouldn't tell me . Then so be it . I'll find out eventually anyway . Although it hurts a little that they don't want to tell me .'
I think , giving up . Thinking about it and worrying about it doesn't make any sense at all . After all , it's not like I can't just ask .
' Right , I'll just ask Lappland directly when I get back to the hotel .'
I think , making this decision . If I come off as too pushy , so be it .
But back to the medical examination done by Dr. Linzi. The examination itself just like Dr Linzi said didn't take too long . It didn't even take ten minutes to draw blood and x-ray my whole body . Then Dr. Linzi finished fixing my hand and let me go . Lappland however stayed . Dr. Linzi had her stay a little longer to talk about her " diabetes " .
I unfortunately had to go . Tukson is waiting long enough for me anyway . Although , I really wanted to stay and barge in on this conversation of theirs . But well , Tukson and the bookstore . I had to go , so I left .
Of course before I leave , I left Dr Linzi chocolate , which Lappland and I bought on the way . It was to thank her . Of course along with that there was also money . However, Dr. Linzi, rejected the money immediately . But , leaving this topic already , I go on my way and passing by the hotel , I feel like looking inside to ask about prices . However, I leave it and go on . After all , Lappland promised to take care of it .
' In any case , we still have two days to find a new hotel . So if she doesn't find anything today then I will tomorrow . '
I think , recalling , the situation before we left our hotel room ...
' The manager appeared at our door when we were ready to leave . And then , he explained how it was Lappland , with her entrance to the hotel last night , caused worry to the staff and guests . Our later argument and fight , which was apparently heard by several hotel guests did not help our cause . There was also damage to the room . I paid for them in advance so that there would be no major problems . '
' Unfortunately, despite my good intentions . He simply gave us two days to leave the hotel , saying that Lappland is damaging the business and reputation of the hotel ...'
Recalling this situation , I sigh .
' I really wanted to argue with this manager . But who knows how it would have ended . Good enough for us that he didn't call the police . Although , this may have been mainly due to the presence of Lappland . She may have intimidated him a bit. '
' But in the end , he gave us two days and even offered to compensate us for the days I had already paid in advance and which I will no longer spend at the hotel.... So I even get my money back. Well I would get back , if I didn't have to pay for the damages . '
I think, aware that a lot of things went our way anyway . While I was thinking , suddenly my scroll rang pulling me out of my thoughts . Taking it out and looking at the person calling , I immediately answered .
Blake : " Hi mom ."
I said , halting my walk .
Kali : " Hi honey . Did you sleep well ? "
Asked mom , and despite her normal cheerful tone , fatigue could be heard in her voice . Which wasn't exactly a new thing looking at the amount of responsibilities mom always had . But looking back at our last conversation , which I had with her not so long ago . I felt that it was because of me that my mother was tired .
No , she was definitely tired because of me . After all , her daughter admitted to cheating and betraying her , sister , who is also her friend and lover . I literally mentally abusing Lappland and helped others imprison her for the whole year . Not forgetting, of course, that in the process, Lappland almost lost her life And that's just to simplify it . Although this was not my intention , I had my hands in a plan aimed at the complete psychological destruction of Lappland.
' Knowing mom , she had to think about it all the time . And she blames herself . Dad and Sienna probably already know too . They are probably already planning how to handle it . But first they will certainly conduct an investigation , which with my information will certainly be short and successful '
' Then , they surely will punish all involved . And knowing my father and Sienna, they will kill them . They will surely go after Adam first . Then they will go after his people . And surely I will get punished too . However, I am ready for it .'
' That's why it's not what I'm worried about . I am ready for the punishment . However, Adam is certainly not . He feels no remorse and will not back down . He has no brakes and does not listen to anyone . So this will not end so easily . Certainly not without a fight . It will be like a wildfire , rising from a small spark . And , Adam has a lot of influence in the white fang . That's why I don't know how it will end . .... '
I'm thinking concerned about this situation . There is so much going on that I don't have time to think about everything . However, I can no longer delay in answering .
Blake : " Not really , but I'm fine . The night was simply one of the ' difficult ones ' "
I said worried, knowing that her stress and fatigue was my fault .
Kali : " Lappland? "
Asked mom , openly insinuating what she meant .
Blake : " No , between me and Lappland everything seems to be working out . I had a late-night conversation with her , I told her what I wanted to say . And although it wasn't easy , the hardest part is over . . "
I said with joy and a gentle smile . Although in my mind , the gruesome moments of that night were scrolling . However, I skipped them , to conveyed the main point .
Kali : " I am glad that the worst is behind you . You finally got that weight off your heart . It won't be easy , but if Lappland still has the desire to continue life with you don't waste this opportunity . The fact that after all this she still has the desire to be with you , already shows how much she cares about you . So show her back the same amount of willingness to be with her ."
Said mom with obvious relief and pride in her voice . I hope that at least this will give her some peace of mind .
Blake : " I know mom . I already understand it . I will do everything , so that Lappdumb will not regret staying with me . "
I said , assuring my mom.
Kali : " I trust you Blake . But , now . I don't have much more time left , unfortunately . So tell me what's going on ? Why did you call ? "
Asked mom .
Blake : " I did not call , it was Lappland. I asked her to call you . But don't worry , Lappland will call again in the afternoon . Well unless you are too busy today mom , then Lappland will call tomorrow . "
I said sincerely worried , trying not to sound like I have a problem with it . After all, Mom sounds tired and is certainly busy , I don't want her to feel that she has somehow ignored Lappland . However , despite my worry , Mom giggled .
Kali : " I understand and I am glad that I will finally be able to hear her and talk to her . Unfortunately , in the afternoon I may be busy.... "
Said mom in a rather dark tone for her .
Kali : " But in the evening I should already be free ."
Said mom , changing the tone of her voice drastically . Now , I could alredy imagin her smiling on the other side .
Blake : " I will tell this to Lappland . I won't bother you anymore ..... Bye mom I love you and sorry .... Please be careful . You , dad and Sienna "
I said , hoping that everything will end well .
Kali : " I already told you Blake ... Someone like Adama is nothing I can't handle . Now don't worry about it anymore and take care of Lappland . I love you Blake . Tell Lappland I love her too . "