Sickness And Guilt

When it started getting dark, Christian came back into the room and saw Jeanohntae sleeping. She was thinking too much and it made her head hurt. Christian went into the closet to change, but he saw a small bag with Ruth's name. He looked inside and saw a jade necklace.

'This girl's brain forgets a lot of things. Ruth should still be at the office. I have time to drop it to her.' Christian sighed helplessly. He quickly went to the office and delivered the gift to Ruth personally.

"This is from Jeanohntae. She wanted to get something you like. Hope you like it." Christian gave a small smile. Ruth looked inside and smiled brightly. "Thank you sir. I love it."

Christian nodded and turned to leave. Ruth was still a little surprised that the boss would personally hand deliver something to an employee. Ruth smiled at the thought of Jeanohntae slowly changing Christian in a good way.

It was dark when Christian finally reached home. He went up stairs and Jeanohntae was still sleeping. He wanted to lay down with her when there was a knock on the door.

Christian walked to open the door and saw Leah standing in the doorway. "I'm sorry to bother you Mr. Christian, but I brought Ms. Jean's dinner. I haven't seen her since I came back and thought she was feeling a little under the weather. So I brought her soup to cheer her up." Christian gave a small smile and moved to the side so Leah can come in.

Christian walked into the closet to change into comfortable clothes while Leah wakes up Jeanohntae. Not long after changing. Leah rushed out of the room and came back with a bucket of cold water and a towel. Christian was confused at Leah's actions. "What's going on!??"

Leah turned to Christian with her head down and a sad face. Sir, Ms. Jean has a fever and she's shivering. She looks really pale." Christian rushed to Jeanohntae's side and felt her forehead. She indeed had a fever. Christian turned to Leah and took the towel from her. He dipped the towel into the bucket of cold water. After squeezing the towel just a bit, Christian placed it on Jeanohntae's forehead.

Christian was so worried he was tempted to take Jeanohntae to the hospital. "Please inform our dads about her fever, and bring some medicine." Leah nodded and left. Christian caressed Jeanohntae's face and kissed her cheek.

"I'm sorry for getting so angry. Get better soon sweetheart." He whispered in her ear right before Rudy and Joseph walked in. "Chris, what happened!??" Rudy asked feeling Jeanohntae's forehead.

"I'm not sure Uncle Rudy. I came in and Jean was sleeping. I opened the door for Leah when she knocked and then I went in to change. I came out and Leah rushed to get a towel and a bucket of cold water." Christian tried to explain it in a short version.

Rudy sighed and walked out to make a call. A few minutes later, there was a knock at the front door. Leah opened the door and an old doctor was at the doorway. "Hello Ms. I am here for Jeanohntae. I am her doctor."

Leah moved to the side to allow him to come inside. She made her way up the stairs while the doctor followed behind. They reached the bedroom door and Leah knocked before entering. "Sir, I brought the medicine, and there is also a gentleman here looking for Ms. Jean."

The doctor walked in and went to Jeanohntae feeling her head. Christian was confused to see the man, but Joseph and Rudy were smiling. "Dad who is he!??" Joseph looked at his son and smiled.

"Remember the time Uncle Rudy and I told you that Jeanohntae had a weak body and spent most of her time in the hospital!??" Christian nodded and Joseph continued. "Well, this man has been treating Jeanohntae everytime she went to the hospital. He ended up becoming Jeanohntae's personal doctor. He is also a good friend of ours. His name is Doctor Kyle Smith. So don't worry about Jean. She is in excellent hands."

Christian just nodded and looked at the doctor. "Will she be okay!??" The Doctor Smith smiled and nodded. "Yes, she will be okay. She can take fever medication and get lots of rest and water." After he finished explaining to Christian. The doctor turned around and walked to Rudy and Joseph.

Joseph hugged the doctor and laughed. "It's good to see you again Kyle. How have you been!??" Doctor Smith smiled and replied. "I've been doing okay. Taking care of Jeanohntae is always my priority. I am happy to see she is getting older and a lot stronger." Rudy smiled and shook the doctors hand. "Yes, thank you for always coming when we call. I'm sorry if you were busy."

Doctor Smith laughed and shook his head. "Nonsense. She has always been my favorite patient. I would fly halfway around the world if she is sick." They all started laughing. "Besides her current state, how has she been doing lately!?? I haven't gotten a call in a while. I assume she has been doing okay."

Joseph and Rudy looked at each other in fear. Rudy sighed and explained everything that has happened in great detail. Kyle held the bridge of his nose and grunted. He looked at the two men in front of him with anger.

He slowly walked up to them and pulled them by the ear to get closer to him. "HAVE YOU BOTH LOST YOUR DAMN MINDS!??" Kyle yelled at them for being reckless and not call him. Rudy and Joseph kept apologizing, but it was futile. "Not only have you both kept it a secret from me, but you even have the audacity to not let me check her wounds. I ought to smack you both."

Joseph tried to give a smile under the pain he was in. Only Kyle and Rudy were able to talk to Joseph like that. No one else has ever dared to do so. "Kyle, please forgive us. We just did not want you to get mad because of your age and your health."

The doctor looked at Joseph with a deadly look. "What nonsense are you talking about Joseph!?? Whose old age and health are you talking about!?? I may be old but I am still her doctor you old fools."

Rudy bowed apologetically. "I'm so sorry. I did not want to worry you. You're always worried about Jeanohntae and I'm grateful, but I also wanted you to take some time off to take care of your health." Kyle let go and sighed. "I'm just glad she's okay. Even though you give me a break, I'm still obligated to run to her side when I am needed."

Meanwhile, Christian was still at Jeanohntae's bedside watching her. He felt it was somewhat his fault she was like that. He wanted to make it up to her when she got better.

Doctor Smith saw Christian's gloomy expression and walked over to him. He placed his hands on Christian's shoulder "There is no need to worry. She is just a little stressed out and it gave her a minor flu. She will be okay tomorrow. She just needs to take in more fluids.

Christian did not give the doctor a second look. His eyes were fixed on Jeanohntae as he was very worried about her. He felt guilty for her sickness and said. "She would not have been in this situation if I did not raise my voice at her. She was expressing how she would love to get along with Nikki and Nellie that I just got angry and stormed out. I must have hurt her."

The doctor turned his head at Rudy and Joseph, then looked back at Christian. "In all honesty, I'm guessing that you have not talked to her like that before. So she was probably wondering why you were mad, she overthought too much and it stressed her out."

Christian did not know what to say. He just stared at Jeanohntae and wiped a tear that strayed from his eye. He picked up his phone and called Butler Lu.

Butler Lu answered almost immediately. "Yes sir!" He did not waste a single second. Christian looked at Jeanohntae for a minute before responding. "Book an appointment to the best spa for tomorrow." With those words, Christian hung up.

Butler Lu sighed in relief as soon as the phone call ended. He had thought he had done something wrong he was not aware of. In the end, it was just a request and he was happy. Butler Lu immediately looked for the best spa and booked the appointment.

Meanwhile in the bedroom. Rudy and Joseph were greeting Kyle farewell as he had nothing else to do. Before he left the room, the doctor turned and looked at Christian. Young Maddox sir, please be advised, Jeanohntae might still have a slight fever and feel a little lightheaded. Please watch her carefully."

Christian listened carefully to the doctor and nodded. Kyle smiled and walked out the room. Within a few minutes, Doctor smith was out of the Maddox villa.

Joseph and Rudy went back to there rooms while Christian was still sitting at Jeanohntae's side. He was too nervous to get in the bed, scared he might wake her. He was filled with regret and guilt that he sat by her side watching her every move making sure she was sleeping okay. He never took his eyes off of her like he was a stalker.

After hours of sitting completely still, Christian fell asleep.