Chapter 6

As Daniela was busy seducing an unsuspecting Tyler, Cassidy lay unconscious in her car in the ditch with her head on the steering wheel.

A passerby who was making his usual jog, found Cassidy’s car and called 9-1-1 to get the paramedics on the scene.

Then he checked Cassidy’s wrist for a pulse and found one, although very faint.

The paramedics arrived on scene within 10 minutes and rushed to see how Cassidy was. They check her vitals: Temp—98.9, Pulse—110, Respirations—24, Blood Pressure—190/99, O2 sats—70 and falling fast.

The paramedics put an oxygen mask on Cassidy to help get more oxygen to Cassidy’s brain. They reported Cassidy’s condition to the hospital via radio before putting her in the ambulance for transport to the hospital.

“Do you know this lady?” the paramedic asked the jogger.

“No. I found her car while out on a jog.” The jogger asked.

“Well, does she have any identification?”

“I saw a purse in the car.” The jogger told the paramedic. “It said Cassidy Jenkins.”

“Thank you sir.” The paramedic said. “We will give her husband a call.”

As Cassidy was on her way to the hospital, the paramedic riding in the ambulance gave Tyler a call.

Back at Tyler’s home, Daniela was about to unbutton her blouse to give Tyler a show after kissing him passionately when the phone near the bed began ringing.

“I’m sorry, Daniela, but I must get this. It could be my employer.” Tyler said, feeling guilty about what he was about to do with his wife’s friend.

“Hello?” Tyler said, after picking up the phone by the bed.

“Mr. Jenkins?” the paramedic said.

“Yes, this Tyler Jenkins.”

“I’m afraid to tell you, but your wife is being taken to the hospital.”

“The hospital? What happened?” Tyler asked the paramedic.

“There’s been an accident. Your wife is holding her own, but is unconscious.”

“I’m on my way!” Tyler said, hanging up and pushing Daniela off the bed and putting his pants and shirt back on, making Daniela a little ticked off.

“Can’t you forget about Cassidy?” Daniela said selfishly.

“Who the hell are you?” Tyler accused. “I thought you were her best friend?”

“Oh fine. Have it your way.” Daniela said with irritation.

As Tyler left Daniela alone on the bed, Daniela felt hurt that Cassidy always seemed to win. 

“Damn you, Cassidy!” Daniela said. “You won’t win this!”

Chapter 7

Daniela was left to sulk after Tyler fled to the hospital to see Cassidy. When he got there Cassidy was admitted to her room where she was resting peacefully. Or so the doctors and nurses thought. But Cassidy was having anything but a peaceful sleep. Despite being in a coma, Cassidy was wracked with nightmares that Tyler had left her for Daniela. 

When Tyler held Cassidy’s hand, Cassidy’s eyes twitched. She wanted to wake up but something was preventing her from doing so. 

Suddenly, Cassidy’s monitor started beeping and Cassidy was in cardiac arrest as doctors and nurses entered Cassidy’s room with a crash cart to begin CPR on Cassidy.

A nurse’s aide shuffled Tyler out of Cassidy’s room, despite Tyler’s objection to remain in the room.

Several minutes later—it seemed like an eternity to Tyler—the doctor came out to give Tyler the news:

“Cassidy was poisoned.” 

“Poisoned?” Tyler asked in surprise. “Who would do that?” Then he thought of Daniela. Could she have done this?

“We have given your wife the antidote and are waiting to see if she responds to the treatment.” The doctor informed Tyler, just as Daniela arrived to check on her friend.

“Is Cassidy alright?” Daniela asked sweetly, almost too sweetly it made Tyler suspicious.

“Mr, Jenkins will give you the details.” The doctor told Daniela before walking away.

“Doctor, can I go see her?” Tyler asked the departing doctor.

Tyler felt a hand on his shoulder as Daniela tried to comfort him, but he pulled away from her.

“Leave me alone.”

“I just want to help.”

“After trying to seduce me?”

“I couldn’t help myself.” Daniela defended herself.

“I love my wife.”

“I know. And I’m sorry.”

“Well, if you’re so sorry then you’ll pack your things and leave our home.” Tyler lashed out at her.

“Okay. If that’s how you feel.” 

Tyler didn’t say a word. He just left her standing there as he walked on to see Cassidy.

“Fine. Have it your way, Tyler! For now!” Daniela whispered to herself, as she went back to Tyler and Cassidy’s home and packed her things and then headed for a motel.