Outside the Leap academic hospital’s operating theatres waiting room, Lola and the group were still waiting for an update on Lamar’s condition when the royal guards matched in. The group curiously watched them scan the place like they usually do before the royals come in. Lola’s heart leaped. “Her friend had finally come,” Lola thought. She was starting to worry about her. She stood up when she saw Prince Richard walk in. The whole group stood and bowed respectfully while Lola peeped behind him, expectantly.
“Lola,” Prince Richard called her softly when he noticed her confusion. Instead of Ziva behind him, it was all his friends and guards.
“Where is she?” Lola asked, her heart sinking. She thought Ziva was breathless and heard her groan when they spoke earlier.
“She’s not okay, is sh
