Alpha Logan's Unwanted Mate

The drive to the hospital was a rough one. He couldn't help casting all the blame on himself. If he had been paying attention to her, she wouldn't have been hospitalized.

Each step he took was painful, further increasing his guilt and palpitations. Walking through the corners,he searched for room zero sixteen. Getting tired, he approached a lady whom he assumed to be the nurse.

"Excuse me ma'am. Where can I find room zero sixteen?"

"It's a private ward in the VIP unit. Go to your left,then you will start seeing them numerically. Check, you will see it."

"Thank you" She walked out not sparing him a glance.

The hospital was busy with people going about with their business, some were just coming out of the office with a darkened mood, others were moving out from the lab with their lab coat, some were coming out from the theater room.

The hospital was crowded in each wings, smelling of antiseptic.

Following the nurse direction, he saw the ward. Without wasting much time, he rushed in meeting a semi lifeless body on the bed. Tubes were connected all over her body.

It was such a pathetic scene.

The sight of her sent tears to his eyes. How did she end up in such a terrible state? He took a slow but steady steps towards her. Her eyes were closed. She looked pale on closer inspection.

Was this really his childhood friend? His childhood crush? The one he was head over heels in love with. How did she end up here? Just how? He mentally screamed as tears blinded his vision.

He sat on the edge. His palms caressing a forehead in pure affection. Unable to choke back his sob.,he released it. "I am so sorry,I have not been giving you my attention. I am so sorry Rachel for neglecting you,you can't go please. Think of us" Hiccupping,he wiped the tears rolling down his cheeks which blinded his vision.

"I don't know how to say this, I am so sorry"

Her hands flickered, slowly,she opened her eyes.

"Daniel..." She called weakly, struggling to sit up with much difficulty.

"No!" He pulled her down gently. "Relax Rachel,you can't afford to stress yourself lest one of this tube gets disconnected."

"Daniel" she called, breaking into an hysterical sob.

Worried and perplexed,he asked "What is wrong Rachel? "Why are you crying? Are you pregnant?" he asked the last part almost in a whisper, expectantly.

There is a great silence as she kept on sobbing. "Daniel,I am slowly dying,I have limited time to live on earth" she said.

What!? The news felt like a bomb, exploding in his head,for a moment,he was speechless and kept staring at her like some kind of joke. "Rachel is this a joke? Are you being serious right now?" he asked.

She only nodded her response.

"How?! Don't tell me you just woke up in the morning, decided to do some test and then the doctor discovered you have a few days left to live on earth. Tha to will be absurd!"

"No, I have a cancer. The doctor said I have a cancer"

"A .... Cancer?" Daniel tensed. This was worst! Just how did an healthy, good looking lady develop a cancer in just a few hours? What is a cancer anyway, his subconscious mind asked. A cancer is a serious disease in which growth of cells also called cancers, formed in the body and kill a normal body cells. Which meant, the cells must have grown without her knowledge, killing other body cells. It could result in death.

Daniel stood up from the bed, pacing round the room. Of all the people in world, why must it be Rachel? Just why the fucking hell should it be her? He was broken. He was lost . He was terrified. The love of his life laid sick on the bed looking so pathetic.

Turning to face her " Where is the doctor?"

Surprised by the question " Was there any problem?"

"No.I was thinking, there is a solution to this ailment. You could go for a surgery, I believe there is a surgery for cancer besides, it is still in the early and treatable stage"

Her hope risen face slumped, looking defeated." I thought as much but when I asked the doctor,he told me it has passed the treatable stage. It was in the last stage which meant...." She stopped talking as she started weeping.

Death!

The most dreaded five letter words, death! This means no more Rachel on planet earth? He won't get to see her beautiful smiles, her laughing eyes and her funny faces. The thought didn't sit well with him. Nevertheless,he won't be pessimistic. There will definitely be a way out of this mess.

"I know you won't marry me again because I have a cancer" She began with a broken voice.

Her voice broke him, piercing his soul like a sword. " Don't say that Rachel. We will find a way to treat this cancer and as well restore you back to your normal self"

"No, don't do it. Don't try telling me stories to make me feel good" choking back a sob, she continued "Earlier on, the doctor had briefed me about my condition. I have only few days left to live" Glancing at him, she kept a pathetic expression on her face.

"You have been my childhood friend, my crush and my fiance. I don't have any body in mind to turn to right now but you. I want to know what it feels like to be married, I want to be loved. It has always been my dream to walk down the aisle with you. Will you marry me? It's my last wish. Just make me happy during my remaining few days on earth."

Could he say No to this?

"It is my last wish,my death wish if you will,that you will do me the favour of marrying me.

Without those last words, Daniel might have continued his quiet arguments,he might have given reasons for her to be optimistic,but with those words,the hopeful words of a dying woman,she has made it a last request,not an order but a death wish. Does she know what that means? Certainly,he might have ignored the order,but now he will put his heart and soul into fulfilling the wish.

What could he do? He can't afford to be self-centered and greedy.

"So be it"

He was going to put in his best, ensuring she has a wonderful memory to take down to the grave with her. He vowed.

He was still engrossed in his thoughts,that he felt to notice the slight smile tugging on his lips.

"Thank you Daniel,you don't know what you just did."

"It is nothing Dear. You deserve to be happy,and I promise to make every last day of your life on earth a memorable one."

With these words,there was hope in her eyes. Her eyes glittered with unshed tears, gleaming brightly.

The following day, everyone was back at work. Each carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities in their respective offices. The sun was slowly coming out, giving an indication of the day being sunny.

Wendy was still lingering over her first coffee in the office. The previous night had been not just a memorable day but the beginning of new adventures,more greater heights to attain and more mission to embark on. She felt tired.

It was only by Sheer Grace that she found herself in the office. The desire to stay back was so strong and irresistible but no matter,she couldn't fall into that temptation.

She wore a black trousers over a white shirt and a black jacket and on her beautiful long legs was a pair of black stiletto. She wore a dangling earrings on her ears. Her hair was french braided.

Without being told,she knew she was looking good. She thought of her staffs. They were really wonderful and supportive last night. Her mind drifted to the scene Carlin pulled. A smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. Poor Carlin indirectly helped her attain more greater heights with her slanderous act. They all assumed she was daft, stupid and a coward and just then,she wished to have seen her uncles embarrassed faces.

Creak! The sound from the door announced the presence of someone in her office. Taking her eyes away from the first coffee,she gazed up to meet Leo's eyes, excitedly,she gulped down the whole content,got down from the swivel chair towards Leo's direction.

Always seeing the excitement in her face whenever she sees him brought nothing but smiles to his face. Wendy was still young,vibrant and joyful. She jumped up on him feeling super excited to see him again. He hugged her back before releasing her.

"You are looking good" he kissed her cheeks.

"Thank you" she led him directly to the chair opposite hers. "I didn't get to see you yesterday. Where did you fly to?"

"Needed to take care of something. You were wonderful last night. I am so proud of you." He complimented with a smile.

She smiled. "Do you care for a cup of coffee?"

"No. Thanks" he declined politely.

Silently,she tidied up the files and documents on her desk, stacking them neatly. Before long,the desk was cleared up. Picking the Air conditioner's remote,she pressed the on button, turning it on.