“What?” Zoe tried to sit up. “I don’t need an ambulance.”
“You fainted. You’re having a ride in the ambulance whether you like it or not,” said her mom firmly.
“You’re overreacting, Mom,” Zoe mumbled.
The floor was uncomfortable, and she moved to sit up.
“You should stay lying down,” said Leanne.
“I’m fine.”
It was a lie.
The room swayed.
Zoe was determined to stay sitting up, at least. She breathed in deeply in an attempt to settle the response. She didn’t want a fuss made over her.
“I think it’s best you go to the hospital. Get a doctor to check on you and baby,” said Helen.
“I agree,” said Leanne.
Zoe wasn’t about to go to the hospital. There was nothing wrong. All she wanted to do was to go back to the hotel. She was certain she’d feel better after a few hours rest, and some room service.
“Did you want something to drink?” asked Kate, handing her a bottle of water.
Zoe nodded, taking the bottle. She took a sip, the liquid cooled and helped to settle the dizziness that was still lingering.
Maybe I should go to the hospital?
The thought made her queasy. She’d never been in hospital. She took another deep breath. “I’m feeling a bit better,” she lied.
“Good,” said an ambulance officer as she came into the change room. “That’s what I like to hear.”
Zoe looked up at her. “I’m sorry to have bothered you.”
“Oh, I don’t think that you have at all.” The ambulance officer turned around. “Right, few less people here, thanks.”
Reluctantly, Helen and Kate shuffled out of the tight space, leaving Zoe with her mom and the ambulance office.
“She’s pregnant,” said her mom seriously.
“Congratulations.” The officer gave a warm smile which helped to make Zoe feel more at ease. “My name is Steph.”
“Zoe.”
“I’m going to take your blood pressure and temperature. Have you hurt yourself from falling?”
“She was out cold for a few seconds,” replied her mom.
Was I?That didn’t sound good.
She let Steph take her blood pressure, and her smile faded a little.
“High?” asked her mom.
“Low,” said Steph. “I’m sorry, miss, but you’re going to have a quick trip to the hospital.”
“The baby?” She didn’t feel any pain in her belly, but she didn’t know how she was meant to be feeling.
