Page 116 of Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts 1)
“Are you okay? Are you hurt?” I ask, stroking her head.
She looks up at me, a sluggish blink to her eyes, and nods. “I’m okay. I don’t think I’m hurt. I don’t feel hurt. I think I just got the wind knocked out of me.”
As she goes to get up, I help her maneuver, sitting her on my lap facing me.
“I think I’m done now.” She smiles, making me laugh.
“Yes, we’re done now.” I get my phone out of the small waterproof container around my neck and call Angelina. “I need you to get Dr. Mastrogiovanni to the house. Destiny fell of the jet ski and was unconscious. She’s fine, but I want her checked out. We’re still in the ocean, but going back in now. We’ll be there soon.” I pause, listening to Angelina. “Thank you.” Hanging up, I put my phone back into the container.
“I don’t think I need a doctor. I’m not hurt.”
“I want to make sure.” Pressing her against me, I kiss her head. “I’m so glad you’re okay.”
Wrapping her arms around my back, she leans her head on my chest. I take a slow pace back to shore. Once we’re back on the beach, we go directly to our umbrella, I gather our belongings and we go to the car.
When we arrive at the villa, Dr. Mastrogivanni is already there. He and Angelina greet us as we walk in.
“Dr. Mastrogiovanni, thank you so much for coming out on short notice. I really appreciate it. I don’t think we need the hospital, but I want her checked out. This is Destiny.”
He nods at her and smiles.
“Hello,” she says quietly.
As I explain what happened, we all walk to the living room and sit on the sofa.
“We were in the ocean on a jet ski and she fell off. She was unconscious for maybe 20 seconds and got the wind knocked out of her. I need to make sure she’s okay.”
“I understand.” He smiles. “Let’s check things out.”
He takes her pulse, flashes light into her eyes, asks her a bunch of questions, and has her move her body and head in different ways.
Once he completes his evaluation, he looks at me and nods, then looks back at Destiny. “The good news is, you’re fine. And, there’s no bad news.” He smiles. “For tonight, I want you to rest. Can someone watch over you while you sleep?” he asks, looking at me and Angelina.
“Yes. I can,” I say.
“Good. You don’t need to watch her the entire night. Just set an alarm for every couple of hours and ask her simple questions: what’s your name, where are you? Those types of things. I’m certain she doesn’t have a concussion, so this is just extra precaution.”
“Yes, I can do that. It’s not a problem.”
“If her condition changes or you’re at all concerned, call me. If she changes dramatically, go to the hospital first, then call me.” He looks back at Destiny. “I’m sure you won’t need to though.”
“Thank you again, doctor. I really appreciate your time.” I stand up, extending my hand.
“Any time, Mr. Mancini. It’s my pleasure.” Standing, he shakes my hand.
Angelina sees him to the door as I sit down next to Destiny.
“Thank God you’re okay.” I take her hand in mine and kiss it. “So, it looks like we’re in for the night. What do you say to supper and a movie in bed?”
“I like the sound of that.” She nods. “I think I’ll take a shower first.”
“I’ll sit in your bedroom, listening. I don’t want you falling in the shower,” Angelina says, walking back over to us.
“I’m sure I’ll be okay, but if it makes you feel better, that’s fine.”
Together, they go to Destiny’s room.
Destiny
