Chapter 8
Andrea stood outside the examination room and cried. Not knowing what's happening to her boss. Who became so much more than that in the last couple of days. She was devastated. After what felt like an eternity Frank came out.
"How is she?" Andy asked expecting the worst.
"Andy I am not supposed to say anything because she didn't sign anything yet, but I know she wants you to know. She's stable now. She was having trouble breathing because she had water in her lungs due to a pneumonia. We inserted a small tube into her chest to drain the water. She got pain killers, antibiotics and diuretics. Also she has oxygen and we put her to sleep that's why she has a lot of wires, cables and IV's but I assure you she will be fine. But she needs to stay at the hospital for 2-3 days." Frank said reassuring Andy.
"Ok thank you doctor. Can I go see her please ?"
"Of course I'll take you." Frank said and he brought her back in.
Andy got pale seeing Miranda like that. She was knocked out and truly hooked up to a lot of stuff. She looked so small, so vulnerable just unlike the Miranda she knew.
"Now Andy, don't be scared these are all the things I described to you and they are helping. She will be her normal self in a couple days. We won't wake her up tho until tomorrow morning. She needs that time to recover and also she will be in some pain with that tube in her chest. I'll X-ray her in the morning again and if the fluids nearly gone I will pull out the tube and wake her up. We will bring her to the ICU. You should go home and get some rest."
"I'll stay. I will be there for her. She needs me i will stay the night." Andy said right away. There was no way in hell she could just go home and sleep while her Miranda was knocked out in the hospital.
"Ok I'll check in with the ICU nurses so they will let you in and be with her."
"Thank you so much." Andy said shaking his hand.
It took almost all afternoon to take her to ICU and get some more tests done. Andy sat right next to Miranda in a chair and held her hand. She talked to Miranda and let her know that she was there. Soon she fell asleep next to the woman she loved.
The next morning Frank checked on Miranda first thing. He took another X-ray and checked her vitals and blood work. He was happy how she was doing. He was able to remove the tube and oxygen wasn't necessary anymore either. So he decided to wake her up. He checked all theses things while Andy slept in a chair in the corner of the room. She had moved there since the nurses had to wake her up every hour to check something or work on her IV or the monitor so she decided to not be in their way.
Miranda slowly woke up. She took in her surroundings and it took her a while until she was completely conscious. She saw Andy curled up in that chair and she instantly relaxed. It made her tear up that she was there. She heard the nurse explaining to her what happened and how Frank would be back to check on her later today. She was getting some ice chips and the nurse told her she will get some water before they transfer her to a regular ward.
The nurse helped Miranda up and she was allowed to use the bathroom. She was very sore walking and getting up because of that tube. But she told the nurse she wanted to wake her assistant so the nurse walked her over to her. Miranda caressed her arm and suddenly Andy jumped
"Miranda Priestly's Office How May i help you?" She said totally confused. She didn't know where she was or what was happening for a second until she saw Miranda and the icu room.
"Oh my lord Miranda, you are up? How are you feeling." She got up and helped the nurse to put Miranda back in bed.
"Honestly Andrea ? My chest hurts like a bitch." Miranda said with a smirk and then her facial expression changed. She was clearly in nurse saw and told her she would be right back with some more painkillers.
"Thank you." Miranda said to Andy who was sitting now right next to her again.
"For what? I didn't do anything you should thank Frank." Andy said.
"No thank you for not leaving me alone. I feel so cared for. I've never had that. Not only because I'm sick right now but I always feel that way around you. You always seem to know what i need. I wanna return that favor and feeling. And I hope you allow me to do so." She said being a little out of breath.
"Shhh don't talk so much. I always want to be there for you Miranda. And I would absolutely love that Miranda. But first of all you will get better and out of this hospital. " Miranda smirked at her assistant and they held their hands.
Miranda had to stay two more nights and was released the day before thanksgiving. They decided not to tell anyone about the incident. Miranda didn't want to scare off her girls and at Runway everyone knew anyways she was sick for at least a week. So no one knew. Not even the press got a hint. She was brought home by Roy and everything was prepared at home. Just like last time. Only this time Andy was there and took care of everything.
Roy carried her things inside while they arrived at the townhouse. Miranda was able to walk by herself and she was doing pretty well. Just a little pain when she walked but that was bare able. Andy was greeting her with a very careful hug.
"I'm so glad you are back home. I wanted to spend thanksgiving with you here so badly. I'm glad we can now." Andy whispered in Mirandas ear while they hugged.
"Me too Andrea, this is what I'm thankful for this year. That I can spend it with you and at my home. If you don't mind I'll go upstairs into bed."
"No I actually want you in bed...uhm...I mean since you are sick...and...uhhmm." She blushed very badly and Miranda raised an eyebrow as she climbed the stairs. Andy only thought how she fucked that up good, when she heard Miranda mumble:
"Don't worry I want you in bed too Andrea." She winked at Andy and continued to walk up the stairs. Andy just stood there dumbstruck with her mouth open in shock.
TBC
