Chapter Fifty Two

"I am so sorry but we couldn't save the baby. The mother has been given the necessary treatment .If she wakes up in the next two hours then she will be out of danger but if she doesn't then she will go right into a coma. I am so sorry sir" That doctor said.

"Is there nothing you can do in the meantime? " The Lucas asked.

"I am sorry sir but all we can do is wait. You could pray for her. I am sure that would help" The doctor advised.

And that is how Lucas found himself on his knees in front of the alter, something he hadn't done in years. Zawadi would go to church once in a while but he never accompanied her.

With shaky hands, he lit a candle for her then kneeling, he looked up as he poured out his heart.

"Oh God, You have given me everything. I have money, I have a family I have properties worth billions yet I haven't been grateful for them. I have taken it all for granted.

I have never even Thanksgiving you for bringing Zawadi into my life. I have been selfish. And I know that coming to you when I only need help makes me a hypocrite, but what can I do.

You very well know how much Zawadi means to me. She is my world and it hurts me deeply that right now she is the hospital in the brink of death.

Help me my Lord, please. I cannot live without her, I asked you to heal her, give me a second chance.

I have nowhere to turn to, please hear my cry " Lucas prayed, tears streaming down his face.

He stayed in the church for an hour and a half, pleading with God. Then he went back to the hospital to check on Zawadi.

"How is she? " He asked Camila the moment he stepped in.

"Still unconscious " Camila said with a sigh.

They waited, and prayed yet two hours later. Zawadi hadn't woken up yet.

"I am sorry, Mr Steele..." the doctor had just began when a nurse came in running.

"Doctor, she is awake!" the nurse exclaimed happily.

"Oh Thank you, God. Thank you" Lucas chanted, a huge smile on his face.

"You two may see her,, " the doctor said.

"Thank you doctor " Lucas said

"Baby"Lucas said as he went closer to Zawadi.

She gave a pained groan as she attempted to get up.

"No, it's okay. Lay down"Lucas ordered.

"What happened? " Zawadi asked.

"You fell down the stairs, but you're okay now. And I am so happy. I though I'd lost you. I nearly died inside. I am so sorry I wasn't there to protect you. " Lucas said.

"It's okay. I wasn't your fault. That woman is crazy. Anyway, tell me is the baby okay?" Zawadi asked caressing her stomach.

"Actually... " Lucas began when the doctor called both him and Camila to the side.

"Actually you can't tell her that she has lost the baby yet. She is still critical. The stress itself could cause her harm. You may tell her after a day or two. Let her be stable first" the doctor advised

"Of course doctor " Lucas agreed.

"Is everything okay? " Zawadi's Voice interrupted them.

"If course. I am so sorry that despite being there I could stop this from happening. I feel so useless " Camila admitted, holding Zawadi's hand.

"It's okay, Camila. it's not your fault and as it is, you brought me here didn't you? "Zawadi asked and Camila nodded, willing her tears.

"Let it be. Now tell me, Is my baby okay? " Zawadi inquired again.

Camila and Lucas shared a look before Lucas spoke.

"The baby is fine just focus on your health"

"I am happy that our baby is fine. " she said with a small smile.

"Of course. go to sleep, cupcake.. You need to rest" Lucas said before kissing her forehead.

He covered her properly then left the room with Camila walking behind him.

"It breaks my heart to see her like this Camila. How long will we hide the truth from her? I can't stand this... this helplessness. " Lucas admired with a shaky Voice.

"I know it's hard, but just for today. Once she is better tomorrow, you can tell her. She will understand. " Camila reassured.

"I hope so. Thank you Camila"

"You don't need to thank me. Zawadi has become like a sister to me. I would do almost anything for her" Camila gave him a small smile.

"I'll go home and make you both some food. I'll be back later " Camila said.

"Thank you" Lucas told her before she left.

Lucas paced back and forth as he waited for Lisa to pick up his called.

"Hello son in law" Lisa greeted in a sweet Voice.

"Don't even start. I called to let you know that I will file a case against you for what you did to my fiance. " Lucas said sternly.

"What did I do?" she asked innocently.

"You know what you did and I am filling a case of attempted murder against you. See you in court" Lucas shouted then hung up.

Then he went back into the room and peeked inside to see Zawadi still asleep. With a heavy sigh, he went over to her side and sat himself on a chair next to her.

He hadn't realised that he had fallen asleep until he heard a small Voice call his name.

He shot up in the chair only to be met by a smilling Zawadi.

"Did you need something baby? " He asked concerned as he walked over to her.

"No Iam fine. come lay down with me"she offered patting the space next to her.

"I don't want to hurt you "he protested.

"Please just for a while " she begged him and he caved

"Okay, just for a while" he agreed and carefully laid down next to her.

"It's dead isn't it? "She asked, her Voice slightly above a whisper "The baby is dead right? " she asked again, her Voice breaking in the end.