Elena - POV
“There is no way that’s true.” Tears streamed down my face as I sat in the doctor’s office and learned it would end my life in a year.
“I apologize, Ms. Hayes. I wish we could do more to help you recover from this disease.” Dr. Marsh’s voice took on a sympathetic tone as he spoke.
“I am just 26 years old. I am not prepared for this chapter of my life to end in a year.” My sobs became more intense, and Dr. Marsh gave me a mournful look.
“I’m willing to pay whatever you need to come up with a cure for this disease,” I begged.
“Ms. Hayes, we will try, but I cannot guarantee that we will have the drug ready in time. We will need to do research. Since this ailment has never occurred to anybody before,” Dr. Marsh said. I didn’t know what to say, since I was too numb to even move from my chair. Despite hearing this, I got out of Dr. Marsh’s office and strolled to my vehicle to take me to my office.
I don’t want anybody, not even Jake, to know about my condition because I’m afraid he’ll become worried. I will find a means wherein I may cure myself. I got out of my vehicle and got to the building as Dr. Marsh’s words reverberated in my thoughts; I trembled.
“Ms. Hayes. Are you all right?” Janice remarked while directing her worried gaze at me.
“I’m OK, Janice. If you don’t mind, get me the manuscript, so I can read it,” I asked.
“Ms. Hayes, could you kindly tell me if you have any problems that I may help you with?” Janice inquired.
“You are my secretary, not my babysitter; fetch my manuscript immediately, Janice.” I snapped at her, and she flinched as the entire staff gazed at me.
“Yes. MS. Hayes.” She whispers and walks away, and my harsh glare forces every employee to return to their task.
I removed my coat and slung it over the chair before turning to stare out the window at the significant, towering buildings. My circumstances made me feel so frustrated and enraged. I put in a lot of effort to get to where I am now, which is living the life of a celebrity and having my ideal job, but things are going downhill.
When I looked at who was calling me on my phone, I noticed it was Jake. The thought of picking up the phone filled me with dread. I should tell Jake he deserves to know about my health. However, I will let him know when I get home later tonight.
“Come in.” Janice. She came in with a screenplay I needed to read before signing on for the next movie. I felt like snapping at her. But I thought about asking Janice to help me find the doctors.
“Janice, I’m going to tell you something, and you need to assist.” She agrees and keeps the script on my desk. I explained everything to Janice about my condition and asked her not to tell anybody about it, not even my fiancé.
“Ms. Hayes, don’t worry; I’ll locate the physicians that cure these diseases,” Janice said, and I nodded. Janice walks away, and I glance out the window as the day turns into twilight. I have friends, but I’m reluctant to trust them since they have betrayed me in the past, and it’s difficult to talk about my difficulties with anybody. I didn’t go home anxious and unable to come to terms with the reality that I was ill. I sent Jake a message telling him I would be late. While reading the movie script, I was trying to get my head into the game to focus on my job. Janice walked in with a grin, and I looked at her with optimism.