I sat in my cozy house, staring at my phone. I knew I needed to call Felix, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. My nerves were getting the best of me, and I feared what his response might be if I told him about Lily.
I took a deep breath and tried to steady my nerves.
But the fear still lingered, and I couldn't bring myself to pick up the phone.
As the hours passed, My anxiety grew. I knew I needed to talk to Felix about Lily, but the thought of doing so was overwhelming. I paced around my house, trying to work up the courage to call him.
But eventually, I made the decision to hold off on calling Felix for a little longer. I needed more time to process my thoughts and emotions and to figure out how to approach the conversation. The fear and nervousness were too much to handle.
I decided to visit Isla and tell my thoughts about calling Felix. Lily was at the hospital with my mom today, mom took her because Isla wanted to see her niece. While I was driving, I'm thinking about the things I wanted to say to Felix if we ever have a chance to talk.
As I drove towards the hospital, my mind was racing with thoughts of Felix. I kept thinking about whether or not I should call him, whether it was the right thing to do, and what his reaction would be when I told him about Lily.
I was nervous and afraid. I knew Felix but I didn't know how he would react to the news that Lily was my daughter. I worried that he might be angry or upset, or that he might not want anything to do with me or Lily.
As I pulled into the driveway, I took a deep breath and tried to calm my nerves. I knew that I had to talk to someone about this, and Isla was the perfect person to confide in.
As soon as mom opened the door, I could tell that Isla knew something was bothering me.
"What's wrong, Iris?" she asked, looking at me with concern.
"I'm just really nervous about calling Felix," I replied, my voice shaking slightly.
"Why? What's going on?"
I took a deep breath and explained everything to Isla.
"I understand why you didn't tell him, Iris. But you can't keep this from him forever. He deserves to know that he has a child."
"I know, but what if he's angry or doesn't want anything to do with me or Lily?"
"I can't promise you that he won't be upset or angry, but I do know that he's a good person. He'll do the right thing and support you and Lily."
Isla's words were reassuring, but I still felt nervous about calling Felix. It was a big step, and I wasn't sure if I was ready for it.
"I think I need more time to think about it," I said, feeling defeated.
"That's okay," Isla replied, giving me a hug. "Take all the time you need. Just remember that I'm here for you, and I support whatever decision you make."
Mom asks me to help Max bring the food here to Isla's room. So I went downstairs to pick up Max.
I stepped out of the elevator and made my way toward the lobby of the hospital. As I rounded the corner, I saw Max standing there, talking to Felix. My heart almost burst out of my chest in nervousness.
I had hoped to have more time to prepare myself before we saw each other again, but fate had other plans.
As I approached them, Felix's eyes met mine. The look in his eyes was cold, and it sent a shiver down my spine. I could feel Max's curious gaze on me, and I knew I had to say something.
"Hey," I said, trying to sound casual.
Felix didn't reply, he just continued to stare at me with an expressionless face. I could feel the weight of his stare, and it made me feel uneasy.
"I have to go," Felix said abruptly, turning away from me and walking towards the exit.
I watched him go, feeling disappointed and hurt. I had hoped that Felix would at least acknowledge my presence, but instead, he had given me a cold stare and walked away without a word.
Max looked at me sympathetically, "Iris, are you okay?"
I nodded, trying to hide the hurt I felt inside. "Yeah, I'm fine."
But deep down, I knew that I was far from fine. The encounter with Felix left me feeling even more nervous and afraid. I didn't know how I was going to face him again after the cold reception he had given me.
"It's okay, Iris. maybe he needs some time," Max pat my back, as we went back to Isla's room.
"What did you two talk about?" I ask.
"About Isla," she smiled at me.
"I know how you felt, especially since Felix only gave you a cold stare, maybe he's not yet ready to talk to you," she said.
I nodded, trying to convince myself that Max was right. Maybe Felix just needed some time to process everything that had happened between us. But the uncertainty was still eating away at me.
"I just wish I knew what he was thinking," I said, voicing my thoughts out loud.
Max gave me a reassuring smile, "You'll figure it out, Iris. Just give him some space and time.
I nodded, taking Max's words to heart. It was clear that I needed to give Felix some time and space to come to terms with everything that had happened between us.
Maybe I really should give him more time.
I sat in the hospital lobby, minding a jumble of thoughts and emotions. I barely registered the people milling about around me, my focus consumed by my internal turmoil.
As I sat there lost in thought, I suddenly felt a presence beside me. I looked up to see Doctor Jake standing next to me, his kind eyes gazing down at me.
"Iris, is everything okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face.
I blinked, momentarily taken aback by his sudden appearance. I quickly regained my composure and offered him a small smile.
"Oh, hi Doctor Jake," I replied softly. "I'm okay, just lost in thought."
Jake studied me for a moment, his eyes lingering on my face as if trying to read my thoughts. I felt a slight flutter in my chest, a mix of nerves and anticipation.
"What are you thinking about? Is it because of my brother?" he asked gently.
I hesitated, unsure if I wanted to share my innermost thoughts with him. But something about the way he looked at me made me feel safe like I could trust him.
"It's just...I don't know what to do," I began, my voice barely above a whisper. "Everything's so confusing right now, and I don't know how to fix it."
Jake nodded, his expression empathetic. "I understand. But sometimes, the best thing we can do is just let things be. Give it time, and things will work themselves out."
I let out a sigh "Thank you, Doctor Jake. That's what I needed to hear."
Jake gave her a warm smile, his hand resting briefly on her shoulder. "Anytime, Iris,"