A Lie So Beautiful

41. Lies

Mia's Point of view.

After a month a happy moment came after a long time. Finally my love has given birth to a beautiful babygirl who was named Mia. I still remember shedding tears of joy the first time i ever carry her in my arm. She look as beautiful as my wife. Eyes sparkling in unknown joy, cute tiny nose and a cute pouted pink lips, her skin giving off a reddish allure of life. She was the epitome of my happiness and i swear then and there that i would do anything for the bundle of joy in my arm to have a happy and a peaceful life accomplishing all her dreams her little heart could desire.

Right now, Iam on my way to a clinic set up by Dr.Logan Mirnic, he is a good friend of dad and somewhat like a mentor to me. He is the one I met at the party.

During my resident he was a doctor at our hospital and was my direct supervisor. I learn everything from him.

He is a neurosurgeon by the way.

Its been about three years since he officially resign and chose to set up his own private clinic, which recently moved to a new place.

And there was some document and stuff here dad need to give him, which I promise him I'll bring it for him later. I was so busy I keep on forgetting to bring it to him. And today I miraculously remembered so I decide to bring it and go and congratulate him on his clinic.

The clinic is only about 10 minute walk from the hospital. Probably less, if count accurately. So I decide to go there during my lunch break. So here Iam.

I walk in the gate and was about to go up but saw the clinic was closed. Weird, cause the back door is open which means Dr. Mirnic is in. Maybe he is taking a small rest or have a patient inside.

I walk towards the back door and go up the stairs towards his office. Yes, I have been here before. Its just I never visit after its opening. I knock at his office door but no one was there. Even so I walk in and kept the box of paper I was carrying on his table.

My plan was to go search for Dr.Mirnic in the patient ward where he treat patient after I kept his things to inform him about it. But I guess I don't need to do to that anymore.

Cause I can see him from here treating a patient in the next room. Actually that room was suppose to be his private room and not for patience but I guess emergency needs don't really comply with privacy or anything like that.

I could not see the patient as Dr.Mirnic back has block them but from the groan of pain I hear, I can tell it was a women. I wonder what the matter is?

Anyway seeing as he is busy I decide not to disturb him, so I take the sticky note from his desk and leave him a note to show him I was there.

I was about to leave after sticking the note in the box I brought. But when I look up again, I saw things which was shocking.

Justin came in from the door and with him Jace come along. What are they doing there?

Dr. Mirnic move away from the spot he was standing and there I could see the patient, but weirdly enough it was not someone I was expecting at all.

It was Claire and she look frighteningly sick. She seems to be sweating in pain and tiredness. She is already unconscious but on the same time still writhing in pain. Its must have been an unbearable pain to go through for her to still wince even in her unconscious state. What was wrong with her?

As I was focusing on her, suddenly I saw Jace coming in the view as well. He stare at her for a while with a gaze, I dont have the courage to interpret. And then slowly, as if he was scared to touched her. He went nearer to her and holds her hand lightly. He then crouched down besides her and leave a tender kiss on her for head.

And there I realise, my heart hurt looking at them. He look at her so tenderly that it made my heart skip a beat in ache. Maybe I was jealous, maybe my trust that Jace speak so highly of was broken by the scene in front of me.

The look on Jace eye was something I could never give a name to and will never even try to, cowardly? Maybe.

But I quickly pull myself together, its Jace. He love me the most and he will never do anything to break that love we share. He told me before that Claire was someone he cared for very much even though the love they once shared was gone.

And I decide to believe that he was just afraid of what happen and was just trying to comfort himself and even Claire. He care for her but he told me that before so nothing is wrong in that.

Even if I don't know what is happening, it does not take a genius mind to know that Claire is seriously sick. That must be why he is here and Justin is here too. So it must be because of her sickness. Nothing more, nothing less.

And Iam not that weak and petty that just because of my jealousy and insecurities, I wouldn't let Jace meet Claire when she is this sick. I cannot be that person.

But come on that forehead kiss was unnecessary!!!!!!

Nevermind that, I will just ask him later what is going on. And maybe I can help with her sickness as well, or if we must we can ask dad for help.

So with that I walk out with no intention to go to them. But I don't really know why I didn't wanna go to them. Maybe I was just uncomfortable.

I walk out the door and was about to go down the stairs when Iam suddenly yank back. Shocked, I scream a little and look back at whoever pull me back angrily. Why would they do that? I look back at who pulled me and as I saw who did it. I was angered much more.

Mia: What is the matter with you?

I look at him angrily while I adjust my shirt caused he pulled me from the back by my collar. And it has risen up.

Cane: Sorry about that but where do you think you are going?

I look at him weirdly, why is it his matter to know where Iam going?

Mia: None of your business.

I chose to understand, but it does not mean that my mood is in farting rainbow situation. And when Iam down, I had to meet this half pant man.

With that I was about to walk on again but once again I was pull back by my wrist this time, making me scream in pain. You see, my broken wrist is still a bit sensitive if pulled with force.

And I will kill this dude, what is the matter with him.

As I wince and quickly take my hand back he look shock and flustered. Well who will really know I have a broken wrist and not pull right? Sarcasm, why will they pull me in the first place.

I look at him angrily while mentally praying for my arm to be okay, I mean I just got it back.

As I was checking my arm, Justin and Jace rush to me and Justin quickly check my hand seeing me holding it and wincing.

Jace: You okay Mia? why did you scream? Did you hurt your wrist again?

Jace look so worried and anxious, making me anxious as well. And did I scream that loud that even them, they heard it?

Mia: Iam fine, don't worry about it.

Justin: Yeah its fine, nothing is wrong with it. But I told you to look out for a while and not put too much pressure in it, don't I?

Both Jace and Justin look at me angrily, scolding me with their eye which in turn make me glare at Cane.

Looking at where I was looking both Jace and Justin turn to him.

Cane: Iam so sorry, I didn't knew your hand was hurt.

Well at least pulling by hand is better than yanking someone by their shirt from backside.

Mia: Its fine. But do we really know each other that we have to report to each other where we are going, wherever we meet?

I mean, technically we only know each other name and do I really need to be yank back just to tell him that Iam going down the stair.

While I look at him expecting an answer both Jace and Justin also look at him in the same way. While he just glare at them.

Cane: I was just trying to stop you from entering that room. A family of mine is being treated in there and I don't want you to disturb. I know you are indeed a doctor but I don't want you there.

What is he blabering on and on about?

I was just going to go down the stair to get out of here. Why would I even treat a patient here when there are doctor here of their own?

But why does Jace and Justin look like they understand and is being more anxious? Am I the one who is not getting it?

Mia(confuse): What?

Cane: That room, I dont want you to treat her. You are not needed there.

And he point at the room where they are treating Claire. Why does he think I'll enter there or treat her at all for that matter?

And then I understand, to go down the stair you have to cross the door of the room where Claire is being treated, I guess he confused me of going that side, as me going in there.

Mia: I was gonna go down the stair, what is the matter with you? Why would I go and treat someone who is not my patient and is being treated by someone else?

He look at me and then at the stair and then at me and make a face of realisation. Stupid half pant man.

Cane: Oh then sorry.

Pfft, this dude and me are just not a good match. Even his sorry just anger me more.

Justin: Mia, I think you can stop glaring at him now. But why are you here?

Mia: I was here to drop some of Dr.Mirnic stuff. But why are you guys together here?

Does Justin even know Claire? What is he doing here? Jace I understand but Justin?

Jace: Remember I told you Cane mom is sick?

I nod at him saying yes. Was Justin her doctor? Maybe that's how he know them. Claire is Cane sister so. Most likely. I was gonna guess that but Jace speak before me.

Jace: Well, she got a bit sick again and Dr. Mirnic is her doctor. So Cane call me here while I call Justin just in case.

Huh? His mom is sick as well? Wow talk about bad luck. I shouldn't be angry at Cane, he is going through enough.

Mia: Oh his mom is sick too. Is she okay now?

Jace look at me and all I saw was guilt in his eye, okay what's up with this now?

Jace: Not so sure, Dr. Mirnic is treating her right now.

Mia: But Dr.Mirnic is ther..

Cane: I don't like stranger talking about her like that so could you please stop asking so much question.

All I ask was how is she? Is it that wrong for me to ask that.

Cane: I didn't want you to walk in my mom's treatment so I stop you. But I was wrong about that, so can we stop it at that?

But it is not his mom that is treated in there, it is Claire.

Jace: Cane, can you please enter first. I'll come later.

When Jace said that Cane just nod and walk away.

Jace: Sorry about him angel, please understand that he is just in too much pressure from his mom sickness.

Cane being rude is something that does not really affect me, probably because he is a stranger to me. But why do they keep on saying his mom, when its clearly Claire in there.

Mia: Jace, is Cane's mom the one inside the room being treated by Dr. Mirnic? I heard some groaning before.

Jace: Yes, she said her head hurt too much.

Lie. Why is he lying to me? Its Claire in there and I clearly saw it. So then why is everyone lying?

Mia: So Justin, how is her condition?

Will he lie as well?

Justin: She have a tumor, so having a seizure cause of it is a package deal. But its under control now, so she will be fine for a while.

He is lying as well, that too so definitely. Is it that bad for me to know that Claire is the one being sick?

Should I just tell them I saw Claire and ask why they are doing this?

Mia: But I just saw...

My phone ring loudly making me jump up in shock. I really am trying my best to pick up all calls.

I saw dad calling me so I rest the case for a while and pick up the call.

Chris: Sweety! Can you please come home a bit earlier today. I need to tell you something, its an emergency. And can you please call Jace and Justin as well.

Mia: Okay, I'll be there earlier.Jace and Justin is also here with me so I'll tell them.

Chris: Okay, please hurry alright?

Mia: Okay, I'll reach there as soon as I can.

Was something wrong with dad? Why did he sound so rushed.

Jace: Is something wrong?

Mia: I dont know, but dad want us to reach home a bit earlier today. You both included.

Justin: Okay let me finish up here and then we will go.

Mia: Jace, you don't have to come if Cane need you here. I'll talk to dad, don't worry.

I guess, I'll play along with their lie. At least for now, I'll just talk to them later on.

Jace: No, its fine. She is fine now, I'll just tell Cane what's up and then I'll be home.

I nod at him and he take this as a hint and walk inside the room to see Cane. While Justin also went to Dr. Mirnic room. Was he already out?

As I was left alone, I just look at the ground and wonder. Why lie? If they were afraid that I will be angry with them visiting Claire, I would have understand why they do so. Was it really necessary to lie? I should just ask Jace later, no need to keep this all to myself just cause they lie.

Trying not to let myself think, I call Dr.Nora to let her know that I won't be able to be there and to adjust my shift for me.

After I was done with the call, they were done as well so all of us went out to go home.

The drive home was suffocating, none of us talk. We were just thinking by our self, all looking so gloomy. This is the first time I ever experience being in suffocatting moment, when Iam with them. How sad, but nonetheless we reach home in that state.

Currently we are all sitting in my home, we as in Jace, Justin and me. Dad is yet to come, but he want us to wait for him here as there is something he want to tell us. Which Iam very curious about. But for now, I have other thing to talk about.

Mia : Jace, Cane's mom need a surgery right? Is Dr.Mirnic gonna be the one to do the surgery?

Jace look up at me a bit startled by the subject I brought up. I just want him to tell me the truth himself rather than after I confront him.

Jace: Most likely, though Iam not sure.

Mia: Is Claire alright though, its her mom who is sick.

Maybe they are telling the truth and Claire was also sick due to all the pressure or something.

Jace: She was not there before, she is outside the city this days.

Never mind, I take back my word. He is really lying caused he wants to. But why do I need to play this mind game with him, its much easier just to confront him directly. So I chose to do exactly this.

Mia: Jace but Claire I sa...

Jace: Mia, please stop. Didn't you hear before, Cane is not comfortable in you knowing all this stuff and Iam also not comfortable sharing when he said so that way.

I look up at him shocked. Jace yelled at me for the first time ever and he don't even seem to register what he is saying. He is angry and the sad part is, its at me. Is it really that bad for me to know that Claire is sick. Is it really such a big deal that he have to lie about it so firmly to me. Does it need him being angry, should I be the one understanding him at such time? And just act like I know nothing?

Jace: I mean why do you even care, you don't even know them?

Mia(whisper): I care because you told me they are your family.

And suddenly everything becomes quite. Jace look starstruck, he seems to finally realise that he was yelling.

Mia: Its okay if you don't want me to know. I'll stop asking.

I swallowed back my tears which seems meaningless to me. Come on Mia, stop being a baby, this is not something that bad that I have to cry about it.

Jace look at me and for the second time today with guilt filled in his eye.

Jace: Mia, Iam so sorry. That's not what I mean. I...

And he was about to walk towards me but before that Dad came in bringing one more shocking news.

Chris: Good you guys are all here, I have to take a one month trip to a forest for a research.

Say what now?