25 Chapter 25

*Andy' POV*

I was just staring at the door for like eternity. Waiting. Hoping. Praying. I can't help my tears. I never cared anymore. I, Andy Parker known to be a strong and cold heartless billionaire is crying like a baby. This is the second time my Lydia is fighting for her precious life. It never occurred to me. Not even once that I will be in this hospital again hopelessly waiting for a miracle. How can I be so careless? I was too blind to see that she was not feeling alright the whole time. I was too angry to even look at her in the eyes. I became so distant and cold hurting her in the process. I hurt her. I hurt her so bad. I am a fool. I can't forgive myself if something happens to her.

A nurse came out but I didn't move. I am so afraid to ask about Lydia's condition. I am afraid as to what she might say. I just stared at the door. There is a part of me wants to open it and rush to her side but at the same time I am also too afraid to make a single move to know the truth behind the door. Is she still alive? Oh God please, let her live.

Marcus was asking the nurse if everything was okay. They were talking in low voices but enough for me to hear. The nurse told Marcus that the twins are fine but the mother's heart stopped and that the doctors are trying to save her at the moment. It was just a whisper but I heard it loud and clear. Lydia's heart stopped! Oh God! What will I do? It sure did break me into pieces. I just can't handle this. This is too much. Lydia deserved none of this. Then I remembered what Lydia told me the night of our engagement.

"Andy Parker, I'm going to love you as long as my heart's beating. I will be there for you as long as you want me to. That is my promise darling." Lydia declared with so much sincerity.

Please Lydia fight for your life. Fight for our twins. And please darling, fight for me. We need you. You told me you love me so you don't have any right to make that heart of yours stop. I still want you. I still love you. You promised me, remember? You promised me darling. You promised. I want you to keep that promise.

Marcus tried to comfort me but it will never be enough. All I want right now is to hear the doctors say that she is fine. That her heart never stopped. That it didn't skip even a single beat. I wish this is just a bad dream. A very very bad dream.

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*Lydia's POV*

I am in so much pain. I am calling Andy over and over. I never really cared since he will not hear me anyway. He didn't care anymore. I was trying my best to stay awake. My contractions are now closer and it sure hurts so much. Dr. Woods and her team never failed to give me encouraging words. I tried my best to smile at them even though I'm crying a river. I want them to see that I'll be fighting until the end especially Dr. Woods. I can see it in her eyes that she's very worried about me. I already told her that the twins come first and that I already accepted my fate. She treats me like a family in which I am thankful for. She excused herself for a while but it doesn't mean that I am not taken cared of anymore. There are still four doctors with their highly competitive staff ensuring my safety.

A few minutes later, she came back and smiled at me. I returned the gesture even though I feel worse more than ever. The door opened and I never expected to see Andy. He looked worried and uneasy. He came to my side and I looked up to his face and I gave him a small smile. He just stood there. Dr. Woods asked me to push really hard this time and I did. I heard a baby's cry and they told me that I have a handsome son. I couldn't describe how happy I am.

Someone held my hand and it took me by surprise when I saw it was Andy. He smiled at me. It was a genuine one. He never said a word. I felt a sharp pain and they told me to push hard again. A few minutes later our daughter was born. I was beyond happy. A boy and a girl. They were both healthy. Thank heavens. It was my choice not to see their faces because it would hurt so bad to say goodbye.

This time, I really felt so sleepy. So I figure that I don't have so much time. I whispered my thanks for him. He was about to say something but I stopped him. "At least I spent it with you. Go now and check on them. If you go, please never look back. I'm setting you free now." I hate to say those words but I am left with no choice. Goodbyes are indeed painful. He looked at me but I avoided his gaze. He turned away from me and started walking towards the door. I never blinked even once. My eyes are trained on him. I am going to miss this man.

Black spots started to cover my Andy. I know that its time. So I whispered my three last words with all my heart. 'I love you.' I know that I'll never have a chance to say it again.

I am wandering in the beautiful garden again. I know this time I don't have to cross that bridge and go back. I now understand that He gave me that chance before for the twins. They had so much ahead of them. I am confident that Andy will be a great father. I just hope that I can watch them over from here. My beautiful children. Oh how I missed them!

I sat on the same bench where grandmother and I have talked before. I was waiting for her but she didn't come. I've been sitting here for a while now and found no one. So I started to wander again. Admiring every beauty I had the chance to lay my eyes on. I got tired so I lay on the grass. This place is just magical. Am I already in heaven? I looked at the clear blue sky and it looked so peaceful. Somehow, it made me sleepy again. So, I decided to take a nap until someone would find me here.

"Darling, darling, please wake up. We need you." The voice was faint but enough for me to wake me up from my little nap. Although, I am already awake I didn't open my eyes. I feel so tired and exhausted and all I want to do is drift back to sleep. But somehow, the voice was so persistent calling me. Oh, can't I rest for a while? But the voice is calling me again. Okay, I think I need to get up now. So I opened my eyes and didn't think I have another thing coming.