Page 9 of Don't Fall For Her
“Thank you so much,” I say as I finally see Levi.
CHAPTER SIX
Felicity
“You should talk to him, even if he’s not awake. There’s studies that show that patients can hear us when we talk. I’ll be back soon to make sure he’s ready to be moved to the ICU.”
“Thank you again for taking care of Levi. He means everything to us.”
“He’s a lucky man to have such a great family.”
“Oh, there’s more of us. This is only a tiny portion, and I know they’re all grateful for you.”
I take a seat next to Levi’s bed. I’m so afraid of hurting him, but I take his hand and kiss it.
“We’re all here, Levi. Leighton, Lynton, Valentino, even my brothers are here. Can you believe that? They closed our store and got on the plane with me. Everyone is here, even the kids. Emiko, Emma and Piper are with them at the hotel. When you get moved to your regular room, they’ll be able to come and see you. Please wake up and let me see your gorgeous hazel eyes. I love your eyes and your smile. I just want to see it again.”
There’s no movement from Levi as I blabber on and on. I don’t know why, but I can’t stop talking. Nothing I’m saying is important. I just feel like I need to keep going. The hour goes by faster than I thought it would.
“It looks like Levi is doing well, we’re going to move him to the ICU. His room is next to Tristan Langford’s room. That way you can all be together. I’ve also approved it so that all of you can be in either room,” Doctor Kim tells me as they get Levi ready to be wheeled to his room.
“Does he have to have the breathing tube in, still?” I ask.
“After we get him settled, we’re going to take it out. Then we need to monitor him and make sure he’s getting enough oxygen on his own. The fractured ribs might make it harder for him. So if that’s the case, we will need to see about getting him more oxygen.”
“Is Tristan awake?”
“Yes, and he’s in his room. You’ll be able to see him when we get there.”
I nod and follow them as they wheel Levi to his room. The ICU is a little scary, there’s so many noises, and they’re constant. There’s even a patient screaming that he’s being murdered. The nurse explains that he’s recovering from a drug overdose. I told her that’s scary and she said he’s been in the ICU a few times this year. I think it’s so sad that he’s gone through it more than once.
I see Lynton as they’re wheeling Levi into his room.
“Give us a few minutes to hook Levi up in here. You can sit with Tristan and we’ll let you know when he’s ready,” the nurse tells me.
I thank her and step into Tristan’s room. I hug Lynton and tell her and Tristan what the doctor told me about Levi’s situation.
“Levi wouldn’t listen to me, he’s a stubborn bastard. I told him to stop because I saw the bar sticking out of his side. But hewas like no, I need to help these other people. I tried to get up and help, but I fell. Doc said I have a severe sprains in both my ankles. Nothing I can do but let them heal. And I don’t like it cause I can’t get off this fucking bed.”
I chuckle as we listen to Tristan rant. I can see the frustration on his face, but I’m so glad that he’s okay. Now I just need my Levi to wake up so I can tell him that I love him. The rest of the family join us in Tristan’s room while we wait for them to finish up with Levi.
“Hi, you can come see Levi now. We took his breathing tube out, and we’re going to monitor him. If you see that he’s struggling, press the emergency button and we’ll be right there. Our main station is just outside their rooms. So far he seems to be doing just fine,” the nurse says.
“How long do you think before he wakes up?” Leighton asks.
“That’s up to Levi. The anesthetic is wearing off, so he’s just on the pain meds. No sedation. Doctor said he doesn’t want to sedate him unless it’s needed.”
“Thank you,” Leighton says as Lynton and her go with her to see Levi.
I stay back and let them have their time with Levi.
“He’s going to be fine,” Paxton says softly to me as he hugs me.
“I hope so, Pax. I really do love him.”
Paxton sighs. “I know you do, Lissy. And I promise, we’re all going to get to know him.”
“Thank you, I love you.” I sniffle.
