The Heart Of The Truth chapter 2
Disclaimers: I still don't own them . but I am just borrowing them. I promise to put them back when I am done. They will be unharmed, and they will have fun.
Fandom: DWP
Rating: PG- 13
parings: miranda/ andy
Chapter 2
Miranda was standing at the window watching the lights of the city start to come to life. One of Andrea's nurses had come to speak to her earlier about Andrea's condition and said that everything was going good and it should only be an hour until Andrea's surgery finished. She would be in recovery for another hour and then Dr. Harrison would come into speak with Miranda about said recovery.
Her thoughts went back to the last time she was in this same hospital. It was while she was pregnant with her beautiful girls, Cassidy and Caroline, and they had decided to come three weeks early. It had been touch and go for twenty four hours which was the longest time of her life up until now.
Miranda wished she could open her heart up to people like Andrea, but she had been hurt too many times in the past and couldn't. She knew Andrea was different though, and the young doe eyed woman had worked her way into her heart which was something most people didn't think would ever be possible with the Dragon Lady, but it had happened and her heart could easily be broken.
Their argument had been about them coming out to the world and showing everybody that they were together and in love, but Miranda had waved away the idea which had angered her Andrea who was tired of sneaking around and keeping their relationship a secret. But it wasn't because Miranda didn't want to tell everyone, it was because she was protecting her lover from the Press. Andrea had just started working for the New York Mirror and if they were to come out now Andrea's career could easily go down the drain.
With a sigh Miranda raised her fingers to pinch the bridge of her nose to try and help the headache from forming that she could feel was starting. She heard her phone ringing and she walked over to pick it up.
"Hello?" Miranda said
"Miranda, how's six doing?" Nigel said in reply.
"I've been told that she is still in surgery but it will only be another hour until she will be moved to recovery and Dr. Harrison will come and talk to me about Andrea's condition." Miranda replied.
"Have you eaten anything today?" Nigel replied, and he was met by silence. "That's what I thought. I'm going to bring you something for dinner because I know six will be upset with me if she knows I let you starve yourself and end up in a hospital bed as well."
"Thank you, Nigel." Miranda replied. She wasn't sure what she would do without her dear friend.
"Would you like me to swing past the townhouse and pack a bag for yourself and Andy?" Nigel asked as ways of a reply.
"I can't ask you to do that, Nigel." Miranda replied.
"I was offering, Miranda. Now what floor are you on?" Nigel asked.
"The fourth, I'm in the waiting area." Miranda replied.
"I'll see you in a little while then. Oh, and try not to scare the nurses too much!" Nigel replied, and he heard something he rarely ever heard from Miranda, she laughed softly.
"I will try not to, Nigel. Please have Emily bring me a coffee as well." Miranda replied.
"Will do. I'll see you soon." Nigel replied and they said their good bye's before Miranda hung up. She shut the phone and walked back over to the chair and closed her eyes. It had been a very long two days, but she would get through it once she knew Andrea was going to be okay. She lived on hope and she needed it now.
Five minutes later Miranda did something she hadn't done in over twenty five years. She prayed.
- - -
True to his words Nigel and Emily walked in thirty minutes later with food, coffee and an overnight bag for Miranda with a few of Andy's clothes thrown in it. Miranda looked at the two people she considered as close friends and she briefly wondered what Emily would do if she knew that Miranda considered her as a friend. Then there was Nigel, they had been friends for many years, even before Miranda took over at Runway. They had met in London and he had seen her threw two divorces and the birth of the twins. He had become a constant person in her life and she knew he would never leave her side. She could see in his eyes that he had questions about why she has here at the hospital instead of at work, but she couldn't deal with answering that just yet.
Miranda looked over to Emily and raised an eyebrow at her then looked pointedly at the tray of coffees she held. It jump started Emily into action and she rushed over with an apologetic look on her face as she held out her scalding hot latte. Miranda took it great fully and after taking a couple of sips her assistant was still hovering near her. "Emily, would you please sit down, you're making me nervous." she said and patted the seat next to her.
Emily for her part was trying not to look like a fish with her mouth hanging open as she quickly seated herself, albeit nervously, next to Miranda and sat very still.
Miranda saw and placed her hand on Emily's knee for a second and squeezed. "Just relax." she said with a roll of her eyes then she released her hand and laid it in her own lap again with it's mate. "How did things go today at Runway?" she questioned Nigel.
"Everything went as well as it can when you aren't in the office." Nigel replied.
"We brought you The Book to go over if you feel up to it." Emily said a little nervously.
"Yes, it will give me something while I wait to hear about Andrea." Miranda replied.
"Would you like some company while you wait?" Nigel asked.
"You don't have to wait with me, but if you like you can stay." Miranda replied.
Nigel walked over to the table across the room and started to set out Miranda's food. He then walked over and held his hand out. "Your dinner is served, my Lady." he said with a little grin.
Miranda smiled a little as she took Nigel's hand. "Thank you." She whispered.
"Anytime." Nigel whispered back.
Miranda sat down and looked at the food. She wasn't sure if she would be able to stomach it, but she would try for Andrea.
"So, how is she really?" Emily whispered when Nigel sat next to her.
"She's in shock." Nigel replied as they watched Miranda pick at her food. "It's good that we came. She needs someone to be here for her when the doctor comes in."
"Yes, but both she and Andy will need us even more after today." Emily replied, knowing that Andrea's recovery will be hard.
ONE HOUR LATER
Miranda had given up on The Book because for the first time in a very long time she couldn't concentrate. She had thrown it onto the plastic chair next to her which had startled Emily but Miranda hadn't smirked at the reaction because her mind was full of worry about her Andrea. Where on earth was the doctor? Andrea should be out of surgery by now and Miranda should be there by her side, but she had yet to hear anything and she was starting to get seriously impatient and an impatient Miranda was not someone anybody wanted to cross.
Standing up with a long sigh Miranda stretched her back and rolled her neck. She was so tense and the only thing she knew would help make it go away was Andrea and her beautiful smile and sparkling eyes. Her headache was starting to get worsen by the minute and it didn't help that she could feel tears stinging her eyes. She felt a hand cover hers and she opened her eyes to see Nigel sitting next to her as silent tears fell down her cheeks.
Nigel laced their fingers together and Miranda laid her head on his shoulder and cried softly. She wasn't sure how much longer she could go without seeing her Andrea and being reassured that Andrea was going to be alright. "Nigel, If I lose her I.. I don't know what I will do." she whispered.
"Shh, don't think about that. Our six is as stubborn as you are so she won't be going anywhere." Nigel replied.
Miranda nodded slowly. She knew Nigel was right but she still had that little pang of worry in the back of her mind.
"Now why don't you try to get some rest and I'll wake you when the Doctor comes in." Nigel replied.
Miranda knew that she wouldn't be able to sleep in the state she was in but she decided to humor Nigel and nodded. "Alright."
"Good. It might help get rid of your headache." Nigel replied then led Miranda to the small sofa. "Close your eyes. Our six is in good hands."
Miranda did as she was told and surprisingly found herself drifting into sleep.
45 MINUTES LATER
Dr. William Harrison walked out of Andrea Sachs' hospital room and headed toward the fourth floors waiting area where he would face Miranda Priestly. He hadn't had to deal with Miranda for the past ten years until recently when he started seeing her face at fundraisers. William had hoped he would never have to actually talk to Miranda again as he was still having nightmares from when he delivered Miranda's daughters into the world and she had made William's life hell the whole time she had been his patient. It was then he had understood why everyone called Miranda the dragon lady.
He stopped at the Nurses station. "How has Miranda Priestly been holding up?" he asked. He wanted to know what kind of a mood he should expect.
"She has friends in with her now and has only asked twice since I came in to see how Andrea Sachs is and if she could speak to you." The nurse replied.
William nodded. "Wish me luck!" he replied then walked over to the waiting area to face the Dragon Lady.
- - -
Nigel looked up and saw a handsome man in blue scrubs enter the room and he gently nudged Miranda. "The doctor is here, Miranda."
The older woman opened her eyes when she heard Nigel and then looked over toward the doors and saw William Harrison who had delivered her beautiful daughters all those years ago. She tightened her grip on Nigel's hand and it was almost bone crushing to Nigel, but he didn't utter a word.
Emily moved over to the other side of Miranda and took her other hand knowing the older woman needed all the support she could get if it was going to be bad news because the look on the Doctors face was unreadable.
Miranda was thankful when she realised Emily was sitting on the other side of her. She waited with baited breath as Dr. Harrison walked over to them.
"Ms. Priestly." William said in acknowledgement.
"Call me Miranda." Miranda said in her usual icy tone.
"Okay, Miranda. I won't bother telling you who I am because you already know that. Miss Sachs has severely dislocated her hip and has a fractured wrist. She didn't sustain any head trauma, but she does have a few cuts and bruises. I have put her into a medically induced coma to help her body heal. We are moving her to a private room in about twenty minutes then you can see her. We will bring her out of the coma tomorrow afternoon. If you need anything please let the Nurses know and they will help you. Do you have any questions?" William asked.
Miranda couldn't speak. She was relieved that her Andrea was going to be okay and she would be able to hold her in her arms soon enough.
Nigel looked at Miranda when the older woman remained silent then turned to Dr. Harrison. "We don't have any questions, but thank you."
William nodded. "A nurse will be in shortly to show you to Andrea's room."
Nigel thanked the doctor again then turned to Miranda. "Are you okay?"
Miranda just started to sob and laid her head on Nigel's shoulder and felt Emily squeeze her hand. She was lucky to have such great friends to be with her.
TEN MINUTES LATER
The nurse led them down the hall toward Andrea's room and Miranda walked over to the chair that was beside the window and sat down. Nigel put Miranda's bag in the little closet and then he and Emily sat down in the chairs across from Miranda and they sat in silence as they waited for their Andrea to be brought in.
The silence was broken fifteen minutes later when Andrea was wheeled into the room. Miranda stood instantly and walked over to the bed and stared down at her Andrea. She reached out with a shaking hand to Andrea's face and caressed it softly then leaned over and kissed the right corner of Andrea's mouth, mindful of the tube in her mouth on the other side. "I love you darling. I love you so much, and I hope you will be able to forgive me for causing you all of this pain." she whispered as tears fell down her cheeks. She took Andrea's hand and collapsed into the chair beside the bed. She wasn't sure how long she was sitting there just watching the rise and fall of Andrea's chest, but it calmed her to know that Andrea was breathing and very much alive. She laid her head on the bed and closed her eyes and fell asleep.
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