The Devil's Sweetheart

A while later, the giant went out to have fresh air leaving Kurt alone. With no color in the office and Kurt being a misogynist, they have only men in their team. So, at last, with lovely nurses and gorgeous doctors, the giant got a chance to enjoy himself here.

On the other hand, Kyle ordered lunch from her favorite restaurant. She eats breakfast in the home and prepares lunch as well, but today she had not even had time to eat breakfast. Famished, she was ready to take a bite, but Someone crossed her mind. ''Did he eat? Will he get adjusted to the hospital food?'' The cafeteria food here doesn't taste bad, and it doesn't taste good either.

''Sharing is caring.'' She nodded to herself and made her way to Kurt's room. On her way, she met Doctor Heather and exchanged pleasantries, and was off to his room. Lucky that Kurt didnot enter into Heather's eyes, and the first person to know would be Leena.

Kyle knocked on the door, stepped in, and saw him lying on the bed. ''Kurt, are you sleeping?'' 

With the slightest noise, Kurt woke up from his sleep. ''A small nap. You can come in.'' He then stretched his body, cracking his neck sideways. The flexed muscles on his forearm looked as if they were going to rip out of his shirt. How does he look without a shirt! Kyle thought. My holy mind, she cursed internally. Had Kurt heard her inner thoughts, he will throw her out of the room without any mercy. She better concentrate on the food. ''Had your lunch? I brought lunch to share with you.''

''Take it back. I don't particularly appreciate sharing. My assistant will bring the lunch.'' His words betrayed his senses as his eyes continue to linger on the food bag. 

He could have politely declined. This man has no courtesy at all. ''Fair enough. I am not bothered. I have come here all the way to invite you, and my food is already turning cold. Even if you mind, I plan to eat here.'' Without seeking his permission, she pulled the wheeling console table, settled in a chair, and unwrapped the box. When Kyle saw his eyes switching on to the lunch bag, she offered him and asked if he wanted to have a taste, but the stubborn man denied, looking away.

The smell of rice Burrito and Sweet potato Panzanella dishes watered in Kurt's mouth. He tried calling the giant, but that derpy didnot pick the call. ''He must be enjoying sighting girls.'' He muttered, looking at the boxes.

When Kurt couldn't hold it anymore, he snatched the Sweet Potato Panazella box, which Kyle was gobbling up like a malnourished girl. ''S_weet potatoes increase the weight, and you are already overweight. You better go on a diet.'' Kurt was praising himself for coming up with such a brilliant idea. Without knowing, he succeeded in hurting Someone's emotions.

Kyle doesn't know why but her heart was in deep hurt with Kurt's every insult. How many times she has to tell him that she is not overweight. 

''D_o you like only skinny girls?'' She asked in a whisper, squeezing the spoon tightly. Words traveled from her mouth before she repressed them. 

Kurt paused eating and gazed at Kyle's gloomy face. She was fine before, what happened now? ''Honestly, I don't like any girl.'' Was his blatant reply, and then resumed eating. But deep down, his heart refused to accept his mind this time.

''No wonder you are the Monday of life to every girl in our school.'' Kyle snatched the Sweet potato Panzanella box and stormed out of the room, leaving Kurt speechless. Poor Uncle Arnold. His dreams of finding a girl for this man will only remain as fantasies in this lifetime. 

''Monday of girl's life?'' He pointed the finger at his c.h.e.s.t in wonder and then glanced at the door. ''You are the nightmare of my life.'' She could have left the dish here. The dish tasted delicious. Kurt angrily picked the mobile and made a call to the giant. 

....

Back in the hospital, while Jasper was helping Harley to clean her body with a wet cloth, he received a call to the extension regarding a visitor. Almost done with the washing, Jasper agreed and granted the person entry.

''Who is it this time?'' Harley asked. Her visitor's count is increasing day by day.

''Someone you might want to see. Let me bring him here.'' Jasper said and made his way out of the room where Ethan was sitting on a chair. ''Ethan!''

Smiling at Jasper, Ethan got up and approached him. ''How is Harley?''

''Good. She is recovering'' All of a sudden, Jasper hugged Ethan, surprising him. ''Thanks for saving her.''

''You are treating me like a God, Jasper. I only donated blood.'' All of a sudden, the enemies he thought were turning into friends. Devin himself called yesterday night which was already a wonderment to Ethan, and to his horror, he thanked him for saving Harley's life. For the whole night, he couldn't sleep with his unexpected hospitality. 

''Your little effort has given a second chance for Harley to live.'' Jasper released himself from the hug and said. ''I don't have words to thank you. I will be forever grateful to you. Off you go. Harley will be surprised.''

''Did you expect me here already, twiggy?''

''No, and that's why I am surprised. How are you? You haven't called me for months. It's been a long time I have seen you.'' Harley babbled like a parrot and extended her hand, expecting her gift as Ethan approached her bed.

''What do you want?'' Ethan pulled the chair near to the bed and cluelessly questioned. Of course, he already knew what she is looking for. Teasing her is his hobby since school days.

''Did you forget?'' Harley sulked.

A pout on her lips was so cute that Ethan laughed and pulled a bar from his pocket. Harley's eyes glimmered in happiness and grasped the chocolate from his hand. ''I knew you would not forget this.'' Chocolates are not short for Harley, but receiving from Ethan is special to her. A bond Harley cannot explain has developed without her conscience since her school days.

''No eating until you recover fully.'' He rebuked her like a brother to his little sister, and in response, Harley bobbed her head like a goat.

Keeping the chocolate safely, she turned to Ethan. ''Thanks for saving my life, Ethan,'' Harley said, taking his hand into her.

''How can I not save my little twiggy when she is in danger? I will be there for you always.'' Ethan smiled, pinching her pointed nose. Now that he looked closely and carefully, Harley's nose mirrored his dad's. 

''Thank you, Ethan.'' After she woke up, Her mother told her they had O Negative scarcity, and Ethan became her life savior. She was surprised to know both Ethan and she shares the same blood group. Sometimes Harley wonders why her parents abandoned her. Had she not eavesdropped on Elinor's conversation with her parents, Harley wouldn't have known such kind of word exists in her dictionary. A happy family with a caring mother and aunt, a doting father and uncle, a kind grandfather, two protective brothers, and secretly she included Ethan into the list. 

....

Kyle was preparing to go home when Kurt called her mobile and demanded she should visit him. She wondered how on earth he got her number. 

''What is it?'' Kyle asked, looking at the man who was busy reading something on his laptop. The Giant was not in the room.

''Nothing. I will be happy if you can recommend a pill to my wound on my c.h.e.s.t.'' ' Kurt lifted his head and flashed a smile at her.

''C_an you please stop smiling, Kurt.'' Kyle turned her head when the same feeling happened on the day he visited has transported to her heart.

''Why? You like my teeth?'' Kurt broadened his smile this time.

Kyle: '' ''

Oh, Lord! Kyle cried! His EQ is below the belt. She needs something else to distract, and her gaze landed on the piece of news Kurt was reading. ''What are you reading?'' She tried to peek, but Kurt tilted the laptop to the other side.

''Studying a case,'' Kurt casually said. ''A pharmaceutical lab and a hospital cooperate in developing drugs that have a high risk when injected into the patients.'' 

''Damn these terms. I can't understand this doctor and pharma language.

Kyle's interest spiked at the mention of the two professions. But, fortunately, she and Landon belong to the same industries. ''Can I have a look at it? Maybe I can help you in understanding terms related to medicine.''

''It's a secret,'' Kurt said, slowly luring Kyle. ''But if you keep it confidential, I will tell you.'' His question earned a vigorous nod from Kyle.

As Kurt opened a file with a confidential sign in the middle of the worksheet, Kyle excitedly looked at the top page. Her first reaction was a thunderbolt shock: Cross hospital and Leius labs. Leius labs was the only name hitting her brain continuously! Kyle closed her eyes and then opened them, thinking that the name would disappear. But it was standing in bold letters. No, it can't be!

On the other hand, Kurt smiled in satisfaction, watching Kyle's bombshell expression. Mission accomplished.