Blind Date with the Billionaire Doc by Jolie Day

Author:Jolie Day [Day, Jolie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-08-20T00:00:00+00:00

The cabbie has already been informed of the situation, so as soon as Pippa and I are buckled into the backseat, he speeds off toward the hospital.

I clutch Pippa’s hand in a death grip, squeezing when the next contraction racks my body with pain. “Oh, God, this is horrible. Terrible. Why does no one warn you how bad these are?” I demand through gritted teeth.

“Because if they did, no one would go through it,” Pippa says, rubbing my lower back to try to work out the tension. “The human race would die out.”

I grumble under my breath, relaxing against the seat as the pain subsides. “Yeah, probably.”

“Do you want me to call your parents?” Pippa asks gently. “Let them know.”

I shake my head vehemently. “No. I’ll tell them after the baby’s born. You know my mom. She’ll likely turn the whole thing into a saga about me being a single parent who’s made a string of ‘bad’ choices.”

Pippa makes a noise of annoyance. “Fair point. Forget I asked.”

I don’t have a chance to say much else after that. The next contraction comes on quicker than I thought it would, and every bit of energy I’ve got is poured into breathing properly.

By the time we get to the hospital, the contractions are less than ten minutes apart. Pippa has called ahead for me, so the front desk has already begun the check-in process and has a wheelchair waiting. I collapse into it with a grateful sigh, my body feeling like it’s on fire. The pain is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before.

Pippa wheels me to the maternity ward where we’re greeted by a cheerful nurse.

“You must be Elizabeth,” she says, motioning for us to follow. “Hello, I’m Ronnie, the head nurse overseeing your care today. We have a room all set for you. Now, I will say, we have been trying to reach your doctor to let her know you’re in labor, but we haven’t been able to so far.”

“What?” My heart sinks. “Why not? She said she’d always be available if I need her.” I start to panic and look up at Pippa. “She did! She told me I could call her anytime. Why wouldn’t she be answering?”

Clearly well trained, Nurse Ronnie gently takes my hand. “Elizabeth, we will get in touch with her. Don’t you worry about a thing. Just leave it up to us. Now, let’s get you into a gown and a bed, huh?”

Despite her calming voice, I feel anything but. My anxiety is through the roof, the pain and changes my body is going through making it ten times worse. Pippa helps me undress and ties my hospital gown before I’m able to ease into bed.

“I’m so scared,” I admit once I’m settled. “Pippa, I’ve got no idea what to do.”

“Lizzie, listen. You are the strongest and bravest woman I have ever met. You have courage I never would have. If anyone can do this, you can.”

“You’re just saying that.”

“Oh, sweetie.” She brushes my hair from my face.

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