This Ain't a Fairytale

Chapter 40: You are not invincible not to die

I am awakened by voices – an angry voice I must add. I see myself lying on a white bed with a white surrounding. Some machines are attacked my body and I see this IC catheter connected to my wrist. I feel too weak and I can smell that foul scent of medicines hospitals emit.

“t*****e those men and get them to talk! Who dared do this to my granddaughter? I can’t let this slide after just finding her.” I can hear grandpa’s angry voice from behind the closed door of the room I am in.

I take off the oxygen mask in my mouth and slowly sit in the bed. I look around the place trying to regain my strength.

“Calm down father, your heart.” The soft soothing voice of my mom calms my grandpa who sounded so furious.

They went silent for a minute and I heard some footsteps.

“Victorio my friend how is she?” I heard Mr. Lind’s voice.

“She’s doing fine but the doctors said she lost a lot of blood causing her to lost consciousness. They are not sure if she will wake up or when. She is like this for almost 3 days.” my grandfather said as I heard their distressing voices.

“She will be fine; she will wake up for sure.” Henry’s said and I just sigh as I sit straight to the side of the bed as I rub my head.

I sigh as I look at my bandaged arm where dextrose is being attached, I am wearing a hospital gown and when I pulled it up I see that I am wearing only a b*a and underwear inside it which feels so odd. I heard the door opens and when the nurse sees that I am awake she is so surprised and is about to go out when I signaled to her to keep quiet and to go walk towards me.

“Are you okay? Are you in pain?” the nurse asks in a whisper.

I just smile and shake my head saying no then I look into my hand with the dextrose.

“Can you please take this off? I will regain my strength without this.” I said and the nurse is about to interject but I look at her pleading.

She has no choice but to slowly take it off and I know she will be in trouble doing so without the higher-ups’ permission. The nurse helps me into a simple dress that is folded on top of the side table near the bed as I sit on the edge of the bed. The nurse combs my hair then change the bandage on my arm and to that in the wound of my hip.

“Thank you. Are they still out there?” I ask as the nurse nods.

“I’m uhh I’m hungry. Can you go and ask anyone outside to buy me food? Tell them I’m fine and I’m awake but I can’t see them for now. My head still hurts. I want to have silence for a few moments until my strength and feeling get better.” I said as the nurse nods and walks towards the door.

“I hope they are not so flustered. Grandpa and Mera will scold me for sure.” I sigh.

I take a cup of water on the side table and slowly drink it as I hear the nurse talking to those who are outside telling them what I had said and I heard a cry of joy. The nurse told them I won’t see visitors for now and everyone just said okay as long as I am awake.

‘This is already the second time I got in danger. It seems like this is leveling up. I hope I will survive it for I know I am still weak to fight them like this.’ I utter in my mind with a deep sigh.

I am brought back to Sky Mansion after I beg them that I want to go home and that I can’t tolerate hospitals. I am resting in the pavilion as I drink the hot chocolate Beth made for me. I silently feel the calmness of the garden when my grandfather and Mr. Lind came followed by Mr. Roland with a young girl beside Mr. Lind. She looks about my age and looks as pretty yet cold as Mera in her cold persona.

“Hello, Ms. Zam I sure hope we are not invading your rest.” Mr. Lind said as I smile at him.

I sign Zyrem and Clide behind me and they put some chairs in front of me at the table. Both 4 sit as Beth and Zyrem put coffee in front of them.

“This is my granddaughter Calla Lind; Calla this is Ms. Zarianne Andrea Marlile Villaflor. She is the one who owns the Z.A.M project I told you about to check.” The man introduced as the cold girl beside me reaches for my hand and we shake hands.

“It’s nice to meet you, Miss Calla.” I said with a smile while I am now serious and formal, now that the pain is gone unlike before I feel intimidated by the two visitors but I am trying to keep it all to myself.

“Pleasure is mine.” Calla said coldly.

The elders discussed the project and that they want to start with it as soon as possible. I just take a deep breath as I listen to the business terms. I am still confused as to why Mr. Lind wants to invest in my silly project made out just from anime.

“So what do you think Calla? Is there any problem with this project?” Mr. Lind asks his granddaughter as she is his consultant as what he said.

It appears that the two had a cold relationship, unlike my grandfather Mr. Lind seems to hide his affection for his granddaughter by being cold and stern. As for Calla, she is hardheaded as what his grandfather said, she made her business by making a deal with her grandfather and now she is working as his consultant as payment for giving her money to start her business.

“Why do you always ask me when you already know the answer?” Calla said coldly.

“You are my consultant. Service paid and all.” The old man said as I watch them both with a smile on my face.

I look at my grandfather to see him silently sipping into his coffee. I am thankful my grandfather is not like Mr. Lind. He might be a goofy old man but he is so sweet and sometimes scary but still… he shows his affection in a nicer way.

“Whatever. Seeing that Ms. Villaflor already checks into all the details here, this project only made to be implemented. I am sure the income will be plenty once the school starts operational. This is one business that won’t go bankrupt unless there are no longer students and workers who want to work in it. That’s all I can say.” Calla said coldly as I cover my mouth to prevent myself from laughing aloud.

This two are making me amused. Their coldness and constant glares are like watching an action movie in play.

“Excuse me, I’m sorry. Why does Mr. Lind think highly of my project proposal? I just made this to be able to have something to present for that stupid grandchildren presentation set by our beloved grandfather… no offense grandpa. Why?” I said as my grandfather looks at me with sharp eyes.

“Why did you still present when you are already suffering from your wound?” Mr. Lind asks taking me off guard.

I rub my nape then look at them; I smile with a playful smile on my lips.

“I already told all of you the reason that time. I don’t want to waste the effort of the people who supported and helped me. And perhaps because – I’m stupidly crazy.” I said and Mr. Lind ends up laughing.

“I like your granddaughter Victorio. She is indeed your granddaughter. She has that character of yours except very beautiful and warm.” Mr. Lind said as my grandfather clear his throat.

“You already said that a couple of times ever since you saw her in the presentation hall, Robert. She is after all my granddaughter.” my grandfather looks at me with pride in his eyes.

I am relieved to see him proud of me. At least I am doing something that will make those who think of me as a gold digger think twice. Mr. Lind laughs then is accompanied by my grandfather. I and Calla just look at the two then we look at each other. For once I see this girl smile warmly but is hidden from his grandfather, only I saw it so I just smile at her too.

“The project will start as soon as possible. Buy the land as you had already talked with the government. Materials should be sent already and your men should work on it ASAP. I do believe dear Zam will see into it.” Mr. Lind said as my grandfather nods. I just look at the 2 confused and shocked as I take a deep breath.

It’s been 3 days already and I am so tired. I look at myself in the mirror. I just had finished showering and was still wrapped in a towel. I look into my reflection feeling so odd.

“Where are you, Anna?” I utter upon seeing the total change in my appearance.

I am now thin and looking like a model with my porcelain skin. Anna’s tan skin due to being exposed to the sun while farming is now gone. I take a deep breath as I went out of my bathroom after looking at the bandage on my arm. I just found out that Cole and my father donated their blood when I am in the surgery room, Cole donated secretly and only my parents and grandpa knows. It turns out that he followed us in the hospital and when he found out that I needed blood type B he also presented. The game is just starting yet I had already suffered large blows. I need to be stronger. Now that I realize that I am playing a game at the expert level with dirty players. My novice abilities should increase to match up with such a level.

“Hi!” I am stunned to see someone sitting in my bed. Not only one but there are 4 people invading my room.

“Cole? Mera? Jake? Henry? What’s up?” I said as I smile while holding the towel wrap around my wet n***d body firmly.

They are looking at me with different expressions all in all they look so angry and worried. I look at Henry to see him looking as angry as he looks at my wounded bandaged arm. I sigh as I look at Cole who is looking at me right to my face so we ended up looking at each other’s eyes.

“How- how are you feeling?” Henry asks making me look at him.

I look at my arm and I see that the bandage is starting to change color. Mera pulls me to sit beside Cole as I see Beth entering the room with a tray containing the medicines use to clean my wound.

“I’m fine. Henry how- how is the construction going?” I ask as Mera silently unwraps the bandage from my arm and I feel the pain making me lean my back into Cole who just sits there silently.

“The workers are working on it. As you had planned there are 100 men working on it. I think there will be more men that will be sent by your grandfather. We can go and you can check it for yourself. Of course, once you are healed.” Henry said as Mera clean my wound.

“Aw… dang it and I thought this stupid wound had already healed.” I said and I feel Cole flick me on my head.

“That is for getting yourself wounded you idiot.” He said coldly making me turn at him with a glare.

“Yah, then try fighting a perverted muscular man who looks like Dwayne Johnson but too ugly and gets to be harassed. Damn that man!” I utter and I clench my hand in a fist remembering that man and how he harassed me.

“What?!” Cole and Henry utter as Mera stops binding my wound and looks at me.

“Never mind, my head is burning every time I think of it. I should have castrated him if only I have the time. Tsk.” I utter still burning in rage.

It is the first time I am violated like that and it makes me what to puke just by thinking about who did that to me. I take a deep breath before I sigh.

“Jake come here, you’re standing there as if you are scared to come near me. Seriously, guys, I’m fine and if I’m dead I may not be breathing right now.” I said in a joke as I laugh.

I end up receiving a smack in the head by Mera. Jake came near me and hugs me carefully so as not to touch my wound. I hug him back with my other arm that is not wounded.

“God we thought we lost you. My mother and I came after we heard about it. Why didn’t you just go to the hospital? Why bother going to the company for that stupid presentation?” Jake said as he trembles in my arm.

I sigh as I just hug him, I can feel that I am safe and will be safe with his hug. I smile then rub my hand into his back.

“I’m fine Jake. Please don’t worry too much, it will make you ugly. I’m happy that you are here now. Where’s Aunt Carla?” I ask as I feel Jake taking a deep breath before he let me go and stand straight in front of me.

“She’s with your parents below.” Jake said as he looks at me and at the wound being bandaged by Mera.

“Next time… head to the hospital. You are not invincible not to die. Don’t make it too easy for those who want to harm you. You i***t!” Mera said smacking the back of my head as she takes a deep breath.

I just smile at them and look at Cole. Even though that happened to me I feel so relieved seeing Cole here. I believe that he is not one of those who want to harm me. Who would want to save the person you want dead by giving your own blood? Not unless if he has a deeper motive in it. I hope not, Cole seems to be a good guy. It will be too heartbreaking if he is one of my said enemies.