Chapter 2 forming bonds

Dr Tyler just couldn't shake off the feeling that he and this patient were ment to know each other. She looked so forlorn in that bed. As if the whole world had turned their backs on her.

Her voice sounded like a beautiful melody. You couldn't wait for her to speak again. It was so soothing and calm.

"You know, instead of calling you patient in bed 6, we could call you Aria. What do you think about that? I don't mean to be presumptuous but since you called me Dad, I thought you wouldn't mind me naming you until we find out who you really are. Would that be ok with you?"

" Dr Tyler, thank you! I really do appreciate the name and until I find out who I am I will use "aria" for now. So what's next?"

"Well, now that you're awake, we will run some tests and then bring you back here. I will also notify the police that you woke up and see if anyone tried to or filled out a missing person report. How does this sound? In the mean time, do you want something to eat or drink? Books to read?"

" Doc, that sounds great! You wouldn't have any books on hand do you?"

"Well, the only books I have are medical ones, would you like something like that?"

"Yeah, actually, that sounds great! Could I watch some tv until everything happens?"

"Sure. I'll be right back or send someone back with the books for you. I'll be also popping in and out after rounds. I'll see you soon!"

Aria looked at the kind doctor and just couldn't believe that she thought he was her dad. Hmm. Really though, who am I? How come no one has tried to find me?

Opening up the tv, I glanced and browsed through the channels hoping something would pop up to jog my memory but so far nothing. Wow, is there nothing on except for news?

All of a sudden the door banged open and a frazzled looking boy ran in. He jumped on my bed and quickly hid under the covers only allowing his beautiful dark eyes to look peep out. My broken arm was lifted up and placed on top of his head. Ohhh… did that hurt!

"Hide me! Please! Someone is chasing me and trying to use me to get money from my dad. Please, help me!"

The poor boy looked so frightened. His small body was shaking and cold to the touch. A few moments went by and so far no one came in. Then the door suddenly opened and …

"Honey, I'm nurse Stevens. Dr Tyler said you wanted to look at some medical books? Well, here they are! I just don't understand why you would look at these when you just woke up! You sure you don't want any magazines about fashion or something more interesting then this?"

Then again the door slammed opened and a beautiful women with cold eyes ran in. "Where's the boy! You hussy, give me the boy! I'm not going to lose him to you!"

Nurse Stevens turns around and yells" Get out of this room! How dare you storm in here when this patient just woke from Coma! Are you crazy! What is this place?! A zoo where all the animals run wild?! Get out before I report you to the security and send you to the police! Hussy, my foot! She is a walking miracle! Get out! SECURITY!! Crazy woman in ward!"

The poor little guy was shaking so bad that i tried rubbing his hand, that lay on my belly, with my good hand, under the covers. I hoped he would calm down a bit. I didn't like the tone nor the way this woman was asking for the child.

"Coma? What are you talking about?! She is a hussy who is completely horrid to look at! What is with all that gauze on her face? Is she so ugly that no one wants or claimed her?"

" Young lady, and I saying that nicely, if you dont get out of here in 5 seconds I will personally escort you to security and send you to jail for harassment. I am Dr Tyler and I am this patients doctor. If you create any stress or insecurities for my patient due to your actions just watch what I do to you!" Calmly and coldly, dr Tyler looked at this deranged woman.

Scared of how the doctor was looking and talking to her she stormed out but not before saying… " You haven't heard the last of me! Find me that boy! Now!" She yelled at her assistant.

"Aria, are you ok? Don't take anything that woman said seriously. We should have sent her 3 floors up to the mental ward! Nurse Stevens, put a guard in front of the door and don't allow any other unauthorized people to come in. " looking at me before leaving the ward, " Your labs will be done later this evening. So rest. And see you soon."

"Honey, I'll be right outside at the station if you need me. Here are the books on the table and just push this red button and I'll come if you need me. Lunch will be served soon."

After nurse stevens left. I opened the blanket and looked down at the little boy. He had fallen asleep next to me. He looked so precious. My heart beat so fast looking at him. I felt a connection to him. He had such precious long lashes that fanned his slightly pink cheeks. I hoped he wouldn't be scared of me when he awoke.