" The car is ready ma'am! " Ben yelled from downstairs and the sound floated freely across the hallway to her because the house was silent so his voice echoed. She took a deep breath, getting ready mentally to shout back.
" I'm coming please! " She yelled back. Quickly, she arranged her disarrayed hair and ran some lipgloss over her lips before going out. She prayed the light headache would subside before she got to the hospital.
Ben opened the car door for her and she sent him a grateful smile before sliding in. She closed her eyes and concentrated on trying to keep herself from vomiting more than she already had. Ben glanced at her from the rearview mirror a few times, wondering what happened to her.
Finally, he muttered up enough courage to speak " Ma'am, are you okay? " He asked gently.
Her eyes shot open immediately " Yeah... Yes I'm fine Ben, thank you " She replied weakly.
He nodded " Do you want me to call boss? "
" Don't! " Her voice came out strong this time as she stubbornly refused to disturb Liam while he was at work.
Ben sighed " Okay ma'am " He said quietly and focused his attention on the road.
They got to the hospital minutes later and Ben waited by the car after helping her in for she was too weak. Carla was grateful for his help and she told him so but only earned a little smile and bow in return. He said it was all part of his job so she needed not to thank him.
She went over to the receptionist and explained everything to her.
" Your name Ma'am? " The receptionist who went by the name Laura, asked politely.
Carla grimaced as another wave of headache flowed through her head " Carla. Carla Blake " She managed to reply.
Laura's eyes widened " C... Carla Blake?? The billionaire's wife?? The one who got married recently?! " She asked all questions at once and clasped her hand over her mouth to keep herself from screaming.
Carla nodded tiredly, not having the strength for the receptionist's chatter because it only made her headache worse.
" Yes miss Laura, so can you please show me the way to the doctor's office? " She asked tiredly but little did she know that Laura had no intention of releasing her just yet.
" Wow! I'm a big fan of yours Mrs Blake, for real! " Laura said excitedly.
Carla mustered up a small smile but gave no comment. Well, she couldn't embarrass the lady and burst her bubbles that she was not even in the public eye much and was careful on all her social media platforms.
" It's so nice to have you here, Mrs Blake! " She continued and took out her phone. Carla gave her a tight smile in return.
" Can I take a picture with you?! Just a picture please! " She gushed out in barely controlled excitement.
Carla sighed, not liking where this was going one bit but she couldn't refuse, could she? It would only make things bad for them, Liam especially, since he was a public figure.
She sighed again and nodded " Sure, a picture wouldn't hurt anyone, would it? " But the picture turned into pictures as Laura kept striking different poses while Carla just maintained a smile, not in for all the receptionist's energy.
" The way to the doctor's office please " She reminded Laura who was on the verge of posting the pictures on her social media.
" Oh I'm sorry Mrs Blake! " She said apologetically but there was a smile of happiness on her face which Carla could relate to the fact that she ( Laura ) finally got to take pictures with the billionaire's wife. Carla was given some directions on how to get to the doctor's office and she thanked the receptionist and started walking away. She got the doctor's office right when she saw the door that read ' Dr Johnson ', the doctor she was told to look for.
She knocked on the door once and went in on permission to do so. A female in a doctor's coat sat on a seat and smiled, motioning her to come closer. Carla walked briskly to her and smiled, still on her feet.
" Good morning, I'm here to see Doctor Johnson " She said politely.
The woman smiled at her warmly " And you got the right person, have your seat please "
Carla looked at loss for words " Oh I'm sorry, I naturally assumed Doctor Johnson is a man " Then she smiled sheepishly.
Doctor Johnson smiled " No it's fine! Most people assumed the same thing until they met me so it's fine. Have your seat, Miss... " She stopped and waited for Carla to help her out.
" Carla, Mrs Carla Blake " Carla corrected her with a smile and took a seat.
The doctor's eyes widened slightly but she was quick to hide her emotions unlike Laura who gushed over her. Carla was grateful to her for that.
" Oh, the wife of the same Liam Blake? " She asked, smiling.
Carla smiled back " Yeah "
" No wonder you look vaguely familiar, nice to meet you Mrs Blake, I'm Edwina Johnson " The doctor introduced herself and Carla didn't miss the fact that she removed her title. She had a feeling she would get along with the doctor.
" The pleasure is all mine, Doctor Johnson " Carla replied back and took the hand Edwina offered.
Edwina smiled and shook her head " Just call me Edwina, Mrs Blake " She smiled.
" Only if you'd do the same " Carla teased and they laughed.
" Now, how may I help you, Carla? " Edwina asked, switching back to the business at hand.
Carla sighed and went on to explain everything that has happened to her for the past few days. Edwina listened without interrupting her and took down some notes.
" Well, I think we'd have to run some tests to confirm my suspicion, is that okay with you Carla? " Edwina said, standing up.
Carla nodded " Sure, but what is your suspicion? " She asked warily.
" We'll confirm that, won't we? Just relax dear " Edwina replied and smiled mysteriously.