Accident

Henry purposely didn't call Lina to hang on to his control. He might snap if he hears her sick or see her thinner than a few days ago. He was just texting with her. He also didn't tell her that he will be flying to Miresa soon.

Lina had a late shoot that day. Henry will arrive in the morning, Novaly time, so she should be home by the time his plane lands.

Henry powered through his last meeting, rushing it as much as he can.

NOVALY, ANEMOPOLIS

Dr Alex visited Lina's house again early morning to place her on IV drip and some sedatives. She couldn't sleep the whole night. Her team has already arranged for her to be brought to the hospital the next day. Lina just insisted to finish the shoot that night to wrap up the whole project and not cause any delay. It's only a re-shoot of a scene. It doesn't even need close-ups of her, just some minor rope stunts.

The IV and sedative worked well for her because she was able to sleep and had energy when she woke up that evening. She's a bit sad to see that Henry didn't try to call her. Just a message to tell her not to worry if she can't reach him, he will be busy with meetings all day.

The re-shoot went well. Her stomach didn't give her any issues as she was harnessed up and flung all over the air. Maybe because the harness is painful enough, her stomach couldn't be bothered.

When the director called "CUT!" around two in the morning, Lina felt relief and happiness, another project done. The cast clapped in joy to celebrate the end of all the shooting for the film.

When Lina was being hoisted down from her elevated position, John and Jenny waiting for her at the bottom to make sure she lands fine. One of the ropes strapped to her holding her up snapped! Causing her to veer to right and slam into the wall.

It happened so fast nobody can react fast enough to stop the momentum for Lina Even John who followed her to the side couldn't protect her because she was still very high for him to reach. But he was there to catch her before she can fall to the ground.

Lina is unconscious but breathing. She hit the side of her head on the wall, its swollen and bleeding. There's also a bruise forming on her right clavicle. Jenny quickly helped another staff in removing the clips attached to the harness on her waist.

Then they ran straight to the car already waiting for them at the exit and rushed Lina to the hospital.

Henry managed to leave earlier from Pirend so he immediately went straight to the airport and left to Novaly. He's only with Wang and a few securities detail, Wang arranged their transportation in Novaly.

Zhang Yong had to go back to Miresa to take care of the things that needs Henry's attention.

Despite the long journey, Henry couldn't sleep and was feeling restless. He had half a glass of wine to help with his nerves but it wasn't enough to help him sleep. It was past five in the morning when they landed in Novaly. There are two cars waiting for them at the tarmac.

"They are from John's company." Wang explained before they reached the person standing near the car.

"Sir, we have to go straight to the hospital. Lina was rushed there this morning." He informed Henry as he opened the door.

Henry immediately climbed in followed by Wang. The rest of his security detail will take care of their luggage and use the second car.

"What happened?" Henry asked as soon as the guy got in the front seat and they we're driving away from the airport.

"She had an accident from the rope stunt earlier. Last update was head injury and fracture on her shoulder or clavicle."

Henry ran his hands through his hair in frustration and guilt.

"Is she conscious?" He asked.

"As of thirty minutes ago, she's still unconscious."

"How long has it been?"

"Over three hours now." The guy replied. Due to the early morning traffic, they were able to reach the hospital in twenty minutes without issue. Sam was waiting for them on the parking entrance.

"How is she?" Henry asked as he followed Sam's quick stride towards the elevator. Wang followed them.

"She just got back from her full body scan. But she's still unconscious. We'll get the results within twenty minutes max. Dr Alex, Lina's doctor friend, is rushing everything at the moment." Sam updated him as they waited for the lift to reach the 4th floor. They reached the private section of the hospital and entered her room.

Lina looks so small lying down on the hospital bed. She's wearing the white and blue hospital dress with the hospital logo on it. Her hair pulled back and looks darker as the color contrasts with her pale face.

She got a bandage on her right temple, covering until about a quarter of her forehead. A bruise has started appearing on her cheeks, her cheek bones have the darkest color and even her jaw. She's also got a few red scratches on her cheeks.

Her right arm has a cast on it, to keep it from being moved around. There are few bruises on her exposed arm too.

There's two IV lines connected to her left arm. Each drop sounds very loud on the quiet room.

Henry slowly approached her bedside. Taking in every single inch of her appearance, the exposed and the covered. And he sat down on the chair beside the bed. He reached out slowly, touching her right hand, feeling her pulse. That made him breathe easier. He's sure that Lina is still there, even though she's still unconscious.

Henry felt like carrying heavy bricks behind him as he walked towards her, and got heavier as he sat down. When she felt her soft skin, the warmth from her hands and steady pulse from her vein, she felt the weight easing but not completely gone.

He runs his mind as he caressed her hands, willing her to wake up, on what he can do. But he knows can't do anything at this point. She just has to be well. That's it. She just has to wake up and smile at him so he can feel again and not be numb.