Undeniably Claimed

Chapter 29: Day 1

"I'll be right back Ms. Andrews"

I smile a tight lip smile while allowing Luca to squeeze my hand. My eyes going over to his while his travel around the room. The white sterile room with very little comfort in it. We are currently located in a room on the third floor. It had a window allowing it's guest to look out beyond these four walls. The smell of sanitizer wafting in the air. A television playing some day time soap opera silently on in the corner of the room. A metal tray with a few things lying upon are laying in front of me. My eyes looking over them as memories flood back into my mind. 

"What is the doctor getting?" 

My eyes snap back into reality who was looking at the door. I shrug my arm making hand move in his own. His face coming back to me as I answer,  "probably a chart."

"How are you feeling? Did you sleep well?"

She chuckles gently nodding her head at him, "I am alright and yes... the better question is did you?"

"I have to admit, I have never known anyone who has undergone treatment. My nerves are slightly high."

I squeeze his hand trying to reassure him but in all truth my nerves were wired as well. The first time I was nervous for the unknown. Now it was as if I had to hope it won't be as bad as last time. Only time will tell but I can continue to hope. 

"If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask. I don't mind."

He nodded his head gently before tugging her hand making her lean over in the chair they had her set up in. His lips giving her a gentle peck. He pulled away just enough for a breath before leaving a lingering kiss on her lips. The feeling calming her more than she cared to admit. He seemed to breathe in relief from the exchange as well. 

"Alright! Sorry about that Ms. Andrews."

They pull back to look at the doctor who has come in with a nurse on his tail. The woman giving a knowing smile to the pair who were to engrossed to capture their entrance. Luca pulled his chair impossibly closer to her chair holding her hand firmly in his own. The doctor sat down on the rolling chair and came to sit on the other side of Sophia with his nurse prepping everything around him on the IV stand. 

"What is that?" Sophia looks to see Luca pointing to the bags that were just placed up on the stand. The doctor turns to look as well before turning back to him. 

"It is called Vincristine. It's the-"

"It's the chemotherapy medicine." I finish recognizing the name. 

"That's right... The other bag is a saline bag. She will be given both bags. The second is just to keep her hydrated."

Luca nods his head still staring at the bags intently. Sophia just smiles small at him before looking back at the doctor who is still looking at her very worried boyfriend. "Do you have any questions Ms. Andrews?"

I shake my head negatively but turn to Luca. His icy blues still looking so far away. "Hey.."

His eyes snap to mine and I can visibly see the tension in him. I lean over kissing his cheek silently reassuring him it's okay. He sighs turning to the doctor. "How long will it take for the drip to finish?"

"Typically it takes about a half an hour but depending on how Ms. Andrews responds to it, we may slow it down to ease the pain."

"Pain?" He ask squeezing my hand unconsciously. My hand holding his tightly as I cup his cheek with my hand. 

"The medicine they give is just causes me to feel weak. It's okay Luca."

He still doesn't look convinced but nods regardless. I release my hand from his cheek straightening out my arm on the chair giving a nod to the doctor. The nurse hands him the blue band to tie around my upper arm causing the vein to become visible. I look straight ahead not wanting to watch however can see from the corner of my eye that Luca is watching everything they do. A cold wet feeling is circled to sterilize the spot before a prick occurs. He tapes it in place and releases the blue band from my arm. I relax my arm on the chair as he stands adjusting the drip before taking off his glove.