The Love That Passed

Colleen’s POV

It was clear that Jared was behind that scandal and that worries me. With everything on the news, it appeared that Derrick was not good at all. Many adore and admire him for being a kind and loving person. He was always in the news about his charity events along with his wife, Mia.

She is Senator Dean’s daughter, who was known for being a humanitarian. Both father and daughter were loved by many and everyone looked up to them. That must be the reason why Derrick approached her. I remember that they got married before the election and everyone was moved, including me, that he prioritized his wedding over the campaign itself.

Now that we get to know the real him, I feel sorry for those who almost worship and fight for him. He was a fraud and no matter how much he denied it, the truth was screaming to the people that he was not what we thought he was. It had been a month since that incident and it was still a hot topic on the news and on social media. The government has assigned a committee to pursue and focus on his case.

Stacey, on the other hand, was disowned by her father. It was all over the news when she was found coming to Derrick’s house but was being thrown out by him as well. She was crying and in a total mess after that as her friends didn’t want to get associated with her either. Everything that she and Derrick worked hard for is gone and I don’t think that she will be able to get back on her feet unless her father accepts her again.

For my husband, I just hope that Derrick won’t be able to get into the bottom of what has happened to him. I didn’t want anything to happen to Jared, not when I already love him so much. There were days when all I did at home was think of him when he was in his office. Even though he assured me that the police had assured him that he would not be exposed, I still couldn’t help but worry.

Later, I am going to visit my doctors for my monthly check-up and was excited to know how my baby is after my last month’s check-up. I don’t know if Jared will be able to make it because he was at the company for a meeting. He didn’t want to attend it but I told him to go and just try to follow me there.

My phone rings and a smile slips on my lips when I see his name on the screen. “Yes, hubby.” I answered,

“My wife, I’m on my way home. We will go to the hospital together, OK?” he said and, of course, I love that.

“I will be here, waiting.” I replied.

“Alright, I’ll be right there in no time. I love you, bye.”

“Take care, I love you too.” I replied and I liked the feeling, showing it and letting us know how much we love each other. I don’t know about Jared, but I feel regret from time to time thinking I could have tried to reach out to him before and we could have more time to love each other. I had been too stubborn as well, which drew him away from me.

Just as he said, he arrived home after about 15 minutes. I didn’t wait long, he might have been on his way when he called. “Ready, wife?” he asked, smiling.

“I was born ready..” I replied and he laughed. He is very handsome and I am glad that I could live and die seeing him like that.

“Let’s go then,” he said as he took my hand and we walked to his car.

We arrived at the hospital and went straight to Dr. Chin. I can’t wait to hear about our baby’s development after our last month’s check-up. Jared’s hand was around my waist as we walked to the clinic, “I’m sure that our baby is healthy because you always take care of yourself and I am always reminding you about your health. She’s lucky to have a parent like us, right?” he said, and I chuckled. I know that he only said that because he wanted me to be calm.

“I am alright, hubby. You don’t need to worry.” I told him,

“That, I know already,” he said, grinning.

“So it was really you who was nervous.” I said, rolling my eyes at him and then he laughed. The unwary smile that I wanted to see from him. Whether he talks about it or not, I can feel and see that he is worried about me and the baby. He looks restless, that’s why I am always telling him that everything is going to be OK and that there’s nothing he needs to worry about.

“Hi, Colleen,” Dr. Chin greeted me as we entered her clinic. “Mr. McLahlin,” she added when she saw Jared and motioned us to sit down. I took my usual seat and so Jared and the nurse started to take my vitals.

She started asking me about my diet and how I felt when the nurse left. I answered her truthfully because I know that my baby’s health is at stake. She asked me if I ever felt any pain or something that may give me difficulties in the future and I said no.

“Always keep your health in check and be weary of the food you take as always. You already know that your baby is getting nutrition from you, right?” she asked, and I nodded. “Mr. Mclahlin surely gives you everything you need so you can stay healthy. Make sure to listen to him as well.” she added.

“She doesn’t have a choice but to do that,” Jared said as he held my hand. Dr. Chin smiles and gives him an additional list of reminders about taking care of me and the baby and he was listening as though he was at class and wanted to be on top.

“Thank God that you and our baby are healthy.” he said as we walked our way to Dr. Gerard’s office. I am not hoping much from this check-up with him because I know my body pretty well. Still, I wanted everything to be OK for the sake of our baby.

“Hello Dr. Gerard,” I greeted him, smiling when I entered his clinic. Jared was behind me and I knew that he was still jealous of him even if there was nothing to be jealous about.

“Hi, Colleen. How are you?” he greeted back with a smile on his face, as usual. Every time I had a check-up with him, he was always like that. I don’t even know whether he has been worried all this time because, just as I’ve said, I never saw him wearing a weary face.

Jared and I sat down and so did Dr. Gerard. “I am glad that everything looks good with you.” he said, then his face turned serious and he asked, “Have you talked to Dr. Chin about your delivery?”

“What about it?” Jared asked worriedly.

“She wanted to have a cesarean section in her 7th month of pregnancy.” Dr. Gerard answered.

“Is that necessary? I mean, why that soon? Is it not risky or dangerous for her?” Jared asked continuously. Dr. Gerard looked at me first before he answered Jared.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

“Basically, it is. But Dr. Chin is confident that Colleen can handle the stress and she has not had any episodes of her illness so she will be fine.”

“Then, what’s the rush?” Jared asked, confused.

“She wanted to be with you and the baby a little longer.” Dr. Gerard replied and Jared looked at me. I saw his face harden for a moment, but he might have realized that he shouldn’t let me see that, so he looked down immediately. He was holding my hand and I could feel him gripping it a little tighter.

I didn’t want to complain because I knew that it was hard for him too. “Hey, are you alright?” I asked when I noticed that he was not moving at all.

“Yeah,” he said, nodding his head. “Can you explain to me why you had to do that?”he asked after. I looked at him and smiled,

“It was exactly what Dr. Gerard said, “I wanted to be with our baby a little bit more so I want to have a CS earlier.” I told him and his face was saddened. “Don’t be sad, I also decided to do that in the hope that I would still have a chance for surgery.” I added and then he looked at Dr. Gerard tried to confirm if it was possible.

Dr. Gerard nodded and said, “I already said that she wouldn’t be able to get surgery when she’s pregnant, so she had to give birth first. Although we don’t have a donor yet, I can still try looking. If she did the CS, she would have recovered already and prepared her body for a possible surgery.” Dr. Gerard, explains. “But, I am not saying that it is going to be a 100% success, as I’ve already said before in her last episode, which caused her to be confined, her body is weakening.” he added.

“For now and until I give birth, even after I wait for the donor, I am going to continue recuperating. I wanted to stay more and be with the people I love and love me back.” I told him and I saw him nod his head. He may have thought that he had no choice than to agree with me because he didn’t want us to argue or for me to get mad.

My check-up was done and I noticed that Jared was not the same as earlier. He looks like he has a lot on his mind and it worries me that he is worried about me. Until we’re home, he isn’t talking. I followed him to our bedroom and as soon as I got in, he hugged me. It was so tight that I felt his sorrow. Then I heard him sobbing. He’s crying!