Chapter 11

(FYI italic is Jaye and bold Alexa speaking)

"Thank you for the advice. I will try my best to improve" I told the teacher.

"oh. Here's the homework" I added handing the assignment.

"Jayelina, this had to be typed" Ms. Oliver sighed. My head hangs low hiding my face full of shame.

"I won't take this. However, I will give you a chance to redo it, TYPED and properly cited due tomorrow first thing morning" she handed it back with a meek smile going inside the classroom.

I crumpled the paper into a ball wanting to be that paper and crumbled myself. Inhaling and exhaling deeply, I followed behind. My face burned from the embarrassment as I walked to my seat. Rebecca sneaks a glance seeing my crumbled homework. By lunch time, my mood was still sour deciding to skip it. I stayed back catching up on past due assignments. My phone ping shows an unread message from mom.

//The doctor can see you today. Come to the hospital after school//

Why, why today when I have so much work to catch up.

//Can we do another day? I have tons of school work// replying back.

"Jaye. There you are. Come to lunch" Camila and Dee both walking in my class.

"I don't feel like eating" As soon as I said that my stomach growled.

"Your stomach says otherwise. Stop the bullcrap" Dee laughed taking Rebecca's empty seat.

"Guys I can't. I'M GETTIN' KICKED OUT OF THIS CLASS! I'm on probation, If my grades don't improve, they'll remove me from the honors program" exasperating I shouted getting on my feet.

"what. That's not fair" Camila added.

"Well, regular class ain't that bad. You'll be with us shregular people" Dee said. Giving me two thumbs up.

"You're the worst Dee. Don't listen to her. You focus in class, make us proud. Eat this banana at least" Camila is a good friend. I thought as I took the banana and wasted no time peeling off.

"We're going to leave for you to finish your work then. Want to hangout after school?"

"I can't, I have a doctor's appointment," I said, taking a big bite of the banana.

"Everything alright?"

"what's wrong?" They asked in unison with concern looks.

"Yeah i'm good, just post surgery follow up"

"Wait, when did you have surgery?" Camila looked over to me and I nodded to her reassuring that it was fine to tell Dee.

"I was born with a bad heart long story short, I had a heart transplant" I said nonchalant tasting the natural sweetness of the banana.

Also, I'm an imposter known as Alexa Costa and the real Jayelina is trapped inside.

Jayelina added just for me to hear to which I mentally roll my eyes at her sassy comment.

"that's crazy and kinda cool. So how does it feel to have someone else's heart?" Camila smacked Dee on the shoulder.

"Stop pressing her with questions and let her finish her work" Camila my savior. Thank you for interfering.

"I'll tell you all about it another time. I promise. Oh please keep this a secret Dee" I said drawing my brows together in a pleading way.

"Yeah of course" They said their goodbyes leaving me by myself again.

"This is not enough. I'm so hungry ugh" I said out loud finishing up the banana ignoring my hunger and returning to the assignment in front of me.

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"Mommy, I'm fine seeing the doctor alone, I'm a big girl. Please don’t worry. I'll call you once i'm done. Now go back to work lady 'cause you got a daughter to feed" I said clapping my hands.

"Alright but if something happens, let me know. Don't forget to ask him about your amnesia" I nodded in agreement.

"Jayelina Lee, the doctor is waiting for you" the nurse called my name for the second time annoyed at me for making her wait. Ignoring her rude attitude, I hurry inside greeting Dr. Mcdreaming.

"Ah. How's my favorite patient doin'?" He asked casually, making me flustered.

"i'm fine doctor"

"Good. Alright let's go over the procedural stuff first then, we can move on to your questions. Okay?" He focused on the computer screen. "Alright since the last time we saw each other, has there been any physical and/or emotional changes?"

"No" I replied.

"Are you sexually active?" I felt my face heat up. I'm a virgin but is Jaye...? Should I say no?

I am, you idiot

Jaye replied annoyed.

I didn't want to assume Damn, relax.

"Jaye, you don't need to be ashamed. It's normal to engage interc-"

"I'm a virgin" I quickly replied, interrupting him.

"okay. Now, I'm going to check your scar, if you would undress from the upper body and wear this gown. I'll step out for a moment, give you some privacy, let me know when you're ready" Before leaving, he typed something on the computer then exited the office.

I took off my school jacket, unbuttoning my shirt while thinking if I should be honest with the doctor about who I actually am. I carefully folded the white shirt, leaving my bra on. I mean the whole body switch thing sounds insane. No one will believe me. I should just stay quiet about it. Suddenly, the door abruptly flew open.

"Dad we need to talk-" We froze in place staring at each other. Rye blinked then his gaze moved below to my chest realizing I'm half naked.

"Ahh" I shrieked while trying to cover my chest with my arms. He mumbled an apology slamming the door shut and right away I took the gown draping over my body. What the hell is he doing here. Oh my god, he's Dr. Hemsworth's son - the one the doctor told me about that goes to my school! I slap my face hard for not connecting the dots sooner, C'mon those crystal grey eyes are uncanny. I heard voices from outside, it was coming from Dr. Hemsworth.

"Rye, what are you doing here? I'm with a patient."

"Dad, I should've -" I opened the door seeing beet red faced Rye. Clearing my throat I said,

"Doctor, i'm ready. Let's continue, I have homework to do" Hugging my chest.

"Yes, of course. Jaye this is my son -" Rye interrupted his dad.

"Yeah we've met before. I'll wait for you to finish" He walked to the sitting station.

Once the door was closed, the doctor sat back and I saw the computer screen background was a family picture of: Dr. Hemsworth, a middle-age dark hair lady (probably his wife), Rye and a boy who resembled Rye, I assume his brother.

I thanked Dr. Hemsworth for his time, closed the door on my way out, finding Rye sitting in the waiting area. His eyes were shut resting his head against the wall. Sensing my presence, his eyes snapped open and I started walking faster toward the exit.

"Jayelina!" He called out catching up to me. "Please wait". Hesitantly, I stopped mid track turning around to face this entitle asshole.

"I'm so sorry about...I should've knocked" he cleared his throat, obviously embarrassed, his face and ears turning crimson red.

"Yes. You should have knocked. The doctor may be your father but this is not your house" I replied gritting my teeth. We stood there for a moment awkwardly while he rubbed the back of his neck looking away from me.

"I'm going to go" I turned around walking away.

"Jayelina, can we talk? I won't take much of your time." He begged making eye contact with me. I'm going to hate myself for this later because I still have homework to finish.

"You got ten minutes" I gripped the bag handle waiting for him to talk first.