The light at operation theatre finally switched off and the doctor came out of the door.

"How is he doctor?" For the first time in the last nine-hour, Bianca stood from her chair and ran toward the doctor to ask Alessandro's health.

"It's critical, we have to keep him under observation. The accident has seriously damaged his brain cell and he is not responding to the treatment. He might go in a coma or have brain dead, nothing can be said assured for next forty-eight-hour," Doctor Ethan answered both of them.

"Any way does he have any relative that we can contact?" Doctor asked Darren.

"I don't think his step-mother is interested to watch over him in this condition that leaves only me the nearest among all." Darren clenched his jaws remembering the cunning evil so-called step-mother of Alessandro Romano, Ileana Romano.

"We need a signature on some papers that state hospital won't be liable for the patient's death if anything goes wrong." Doctor Ethan informed Darren and he nodded.

"Will he die?" Bianca asked the doctor with trembling voice and teary eyes. Her nose was as red as cherry so were her eyes.

"We can't say anything my dear." Ethan patted her shoulder and passed both of them.

Everything seemed surreal and Bianca slipped down on her knees crying to save a heartless beast.

Right there Darren held her from falling more, embracing her, soothing her. He did not know why this girl was crying for Alessandro Romano. Afterall he did not treat well to her the time they encounter. Then why was she broken when the doctor announced his condition?

Darren had confirmed her job back so she must have been glad and on her way to her work station and not sulking here but she was different. He felt pity for the attachment she held for Alessandro who had mood swings more often than the monster in disguise.

"Let's get you checked up first then take rest. I am here to see over him." Darren assured thinking she was stressed and traumatized due to the accident.

Finally she nodded and stood up just to fall again and closing her eyes.

*******

Beep! Beep! Beep!

The sound of the monitor was all that was heard in the ward where Bianca was admitted. She was dehydrated and stressed as per the medical tests.

Slowly, she opened her eyes adjusted the brightness of the room. It must have been mid-day according to the brightness of light inside the room.

She shook her head and tried leaning on the headboard. Her throat was dry and she roamed her eyes in search of water. She had IV fluid attached to her.

"You are awake." The voice startled her.

"How are you feeling? " Darren asked her again.

So it was not a dream she thought. All those things literally happened. She was not having any delusion and the accident was real. She shook her head and muttered, "how is he?"

"Under observation. You fainted just a few hours ago." Darren sighed.

"Don't you have to be with him?" This silly girl was still thinking about Alessandro's well-being? Darren was amused with Bianca's behavior.

Does she even belong to this world? He shrunk his eyebrows in observation.

"I will be informed about him don't worry. I will order something to eat for you," Darren said.

"Don't bother please, I will grab it on my way. Thank you for taking care of me but how will I afford to pay the bill for this room? It is V.VIP cabin and I have enrolled here two months ago. I can't even afford it with my one year salary." Bianca was blabbering quickly like the chicken without head.

"Hey, it's okay, I have taken care of it." Darren quickly shut her blabbering before it went out of his hand.

"Oh!" Bianca voiced.

Just then a nurse entered the room and said Dr.Ethan had to discuss something about Alessandro's condition with Darren.

With the final glance Darren left the room and followed the nurse. Bianca was curious and had heavy breath thinking what could be the things they had to discuss.

*******

According to the discussion, Alessandro had not responded to the treatment and was declared to be in a coma after forty-eight-hour of observation. He was given life support as accepted by Darren with Dr.Ethan.

On the other hand, Bianca was back on her job but lost in some way. With the burden that she still had to fulfill the plead to save Alessandro by hook or crook, she visited him in the interval of two-three hours and whenever she had spare time.

She was like his caretaker with everything updated with the medicines injected. Even with life support she was hopeful one day he shall open his eyes and she will be free from the burden she carried to save his life.