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A waitress who was serving another guest on the beach must have seen me because she came rushing over.
“Sir. You’re bleeding. We must get you to the hospital.”
“It’s only a flesh wound. I’ll be fine,” I reassured her.
She shook her head and waved for someone else to come and look. Before I knew it, there were four staff members there and one man in a suit. I recognized him. Alex Henderson.
“Damn it, Ryker. What the hell happened to you?” he asked.
“Guess I’m not meant to surf,” I replied. “No one here seems to understand that all I want is to go to my room and lie down. It’s not a big deal.”
“Maybe not from where you are, but that is one hell of a gash. You might need stitches,” he said.
Fuck no.I saw what the airport looked like. No way was I going to the hospital. I probably would get some infection and die. “I’m good. Seriously.”
“As a guest at the resort, I must insist that you get medical treatment. If you will not go to the hospital, then I will have them send someone here. Your choice,” he said sternly.
“Fine. I’ll go.” Having someone come from the hospital didn’t seem right. What were the odds they would have the right equipment with them if I did need stitches? “I’ll call Bennett for a ride.”
“He’s busy. I’ll take you,” Alex replied. “Just hold the towel against the cut. Hopefully, the bleeding will stop before you lose too much blood.”
I didn’t listen and pulled the towel down to look at it. It was soaked with blood.
Maybe I do need to go.
Alex had an SUV brought up front and we headed to the hospital. It was fifteen minutes away, further than I’d have liked. Thankfully this wasn’t a heart attack or anything major. When we pulled up, a nurse came rushing out to the vehicle with a wheelchair.
She opened my door and said, “Mr. Stone, let me help you.”
“Ryker. My name is Ryker,” I said as I slipped out of the car and was about to refuse the wheelchair, but I found myself weak with my legs about to give out, and immediately felt thankful for the wheelchair.
She grabbed hold of me and helped me in the chair. “Don’t worry, Ryker. I’ve got you. You’ll be okay.”
I saw the entrance of the hospital getting closer, then nothing. Everything went black.
My head was killing me. I reached up for the towel, but it wasn’t there. Instead, there was another barrier, just now sure what it was.
“Hello, Mr. Stone. I’m Nurse Meri. You’re in the hospital. You hit your head, but you’re okay.”
Her voice sounded like an angel, soft and sweet.
I opened my eyes, but the bright light made me close them immediately.
“Ryker. My name is Ryker,” I said.
“That’s a good sign,” she replied.
“What is?” I asked as she leaned over me and flashed a bright light into each of my eyes.
“That you know your name,” she smiled. “Your brother is on his way.”
“Good. I need a lift back to the resort,” I said.
“Not tonight. The only bed you’re sleeping in is the one you’re occupying right now.” I tried to get up and she placed a hand on my shoulder. “I’m serious. You’re not going anywhere. You’ve lost a lot of blood and you’re spending the night here. If you’re strong enough tomorrow, then you can return to the resort.”
I wanted to argue and get up anyway, but she was right. I didn’t have the strength to even get up right now. Even though I wanted to stay awake, I felt exhausted. “I’m so tired.”
“You’ll feel more awake tomorrow. Now, sleep,” she said.
