The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 20

That night while they were still on the road Vere's thoughts were preoccupied with the health of the people who held a special place in his heart as the vehicle drove towards the hospital. “We're nearly there, Vere, so keep going strong”, Mira murmured, breaking the hush.

Vere inhaled deeply and braced himself for the battle they faced as they pulled into the hospital's parking area. He was certain that no matter how difficult it might seem he had hopes that they would find a way to overcome the obstacles in his life, whatever it may take their tenacity serving as their shield.

They entered the hospital holding hands, their hearts brimming with hope and a firm determination to overcome whatever obstacles were ahead.

Vere and Mira rushed to the hospital receptionist's desk with a sense of urgency. "Excuse me, I need to know which room my mother, Elena Mendez, has been admitted to," Vere said with trembling in his voice. Kindhearted and demure, the receptionist quickly looked over her records.

 She replied, her eyes showing concern for their circumstances, "Your mother is in Room 208, sir." Vere nodded his appreciation and escorted Mira to the elevator. As they made their way up to the second story, his heartbeat quickly with a mixture of dread and resolve.

 His mind was flooded with images of his mother's past illness, a sad reminder of a period he had prayed would never happen again. Vere's eyes welled up with tears as they approached Room 208.

Vere started crying as they approached Room 208 when he saw his mother lying motionless amidst a maze of machines and monitors. In stark contrast to the calm, he wanted for his mother, the room buzzed with the steady hum of machinery. The nurses taking care of his mother were also present at that moment. As Vere approached his mother's bedside, Mira placed a kind hand on his shoulder and remained silent.

"I promise, Mom. I'll do my best to save you and I know you can make it Mom", we've overcome this before and through that worse situation we have,” he said as he bent down and put a tender kiss on her forehead.

He was visibly overcome with emotion as tears flowed down his face. Resurfacing memories of their prior battle with his mother's illness served as a somber reminder of the suffering they had experienced.

Vere longed for the day when, even in a medical setting, his mother could receive care without drawing pity from others as he couldn't afford to pay his mother's medical bills at that time.

Vere's thoughts immediately went back to a recent talk with he had with Mr. Jones and almost his begging and their conversation turns into an argument, with his previous employer, when he was still a worker, a request for a pay raise that didn't turn out the way he had hoped.

After a while, a soft knock on the door interrupted the somber atmosphere in Room 208. Vere and Mira turned their attention to the door as it swung open, revealing a middle-aged doctor with a kind but grave expression.

 He introduced himself as Dr. Lewis. "Good evening," Dr. Lewis began, his voice gentle yet tinged with concern. "I'm Dr. Lewis, and I've been overseeing your mother's case."

Vere's heart sank as Dr. Lewis delivered the grim news. He nodded, his voice quivering with concern, "Doctor, please, tell us everything. How is my mother?"

Dr. Lewis hesitated briefly, his eyes growing tender. "I wish I had better news," he said, "but your mother's condition is quite severe. Our examinations have revealed that she's suffering from an acute heart disease."

 "Is there anything more we can do, Doctor? Can she be transferred to a specialist or a more advanced facility?" Mira questioned as her hold on Vere's palm grew tighter and her voice trembled. Before he continued Dr. Lewis sighed as he recognized the pain in their eyes.

 And He kindly added, "I appreciate your concern, but I must be honest. Even if your mother were to be transferred to a more expensive and specialized institution, the chances of a full recovery are limited.

"Her disease has advanced, so for now, we're concentrating on treating her symptoms and making sure she's comfortable," Dr. Lewis explained with a compassionate tone. Vere's gaze shifted to his comatose mother lying in the hospital bed, his heart heavy with concern. He then turned back to Dr. Lewis; his shoulders slumped under the weight of the devastating news. "What should we do next, Doctor? Please guide us."

Suddenly Dr. Lewis placed a gentle touch on Vere's shoulder. Mr. Vere with His tone was calm and comforting as he stated, "Right now Stay by her side, offer your love and support, and let her know you're with her. We'll keep a close watch on her condition and do everything we can to manage it and we will update more details concerning her health status "he added.

Vere nodded and said, "Thank you, Doctor. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to ensure she's just to make her feel better." Veres answered with hope in his words with tears welling up in his eyes. Mira nodded in silence, aware of the difficulties that lay ahead. Together, they were committed to giving Vere's ailing mother the support, love, and care she needed.

As the days and nights melded into one at the hospital, Vere made a solemn decision. In this situation, he resolved not to leave his mother's side. Ast the gravity of her condition had struck him deeply, and he was determined to make amends for the times he couldn't be there for her earlier. Vere knew that his mother needed him more than ever.

The past business trips and commitments that had taken him away from her now seemed inconsequential compared to the urgency of the present moment.

As Days turned into weeks with unwavering determination, Vere canceled all his pending business trips and cleared his schedule and only he communicates through a phone call regarding his businesses. And so, for his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez, they just visited the hospital and saw each other as he couldn't make it to visit them.

He is staying in the hospital to show her the love and care that he had. As his mother had always been his strength, his unwavering support throughout his life, and now, it was his turn to be there for her. For that He wanted her to feel his constant presence, to know that he would not abandon her in her time of need.

Two weeks had passed, despite his unwavering presence by his mother's side, still there were no signs of his mother's condition improving. It was an agonizing and heart-wrenching period, and Vere felt the weight of it pressing down on him. Mira, Vere's wife, had offered her support and understanding throughout this trying time. However, Vere had made the difficult decision not to have her accompany him to the hospital regularly. He didn't want her to become exhausted or overwhelmed, knowing that taking care of his ailing mother was his primary responsibility.

The situation had taken a toll on Vere. He felt the weight of multiple roles upon his shoulders. In the hospital room, he was the dutiful son, tirelessly attending to his mother's needs. He adjusted her pillows, administered her medications, and held her hand during the long, restless nights.

At the same time, he continued to fulfill his duties as a loving husband to Mira. The frustration, stress, and depression that welled up within Vere were undeniable. Yet, the uncertainty of the situation weighed heavily on him, making him suffer and he longed for his mother's recovery each passing day seemed like an eternity.

Despite the overwhelming challenges, Vere continues to play each role with unwavering dedication and is determined to honor his commitment to his mother, and his wife. Even the hospital room may have been fraught with despair, but Vere's love and resilience shone through, a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. That there will be a Miracle that will happen.

Meanwhile at that night in the hospital, the surrounding was so quiet. Vere was lying on the couch in the hospital's private room, near to his mother's bed, when his tiredness finally overcame him. He fell slept soundly due to the gloomy lighting and the regular beeping of the medical equipment. But suddenly he sank into a restless sleep as his eyes grew heavy.