When she woke up, it was 9 AM. "Oh God, my schoool.".. she ran to kitchen. But her body was aching. She stopped. Lea saw her.
"Don't run. You are having high fever. So stay there. Don't touch water. Le'mme get you some hot water.
"Mo , aren't you going for work today"
"I want to take you to doctor today. Don't force yourself. I have already informed your headteacher Ms Watson. "
Lea made her brush the teeth with warm water. She also cleaned her and dressed her up.
"When ever you are out or ill or anything, your underwear should be very clean, Hanna... See the one you just removed, it is torn. What is the purpose if we wear a torn one?.. Seriously if I saw you wearing torn ones, I will beat you to death. Remember "
"Can't you see your little pumpkin is unwell. Still scolding????? Sad. If Dad was with me, he would have already taken me to hospital"
Lea was not able to tell her anything. She struggled to hide her tears from Hanna.
'Michael, if you were with me now, your daughter will be living like a princess. How can I, a single mother with low income meet this? God, you are always cruel to me...'
When Mum n daughter reached the hospital, it was almost 11. Doctor examined her and asked a lot many things. She has no signs of infection but high fever.
Hanna was reluctant to open up at first. Slowly the doctor was able to talk to create a good atmosphere and she confessed yesterday's events.
The doctor was a well experienced person and it was not hard for him to realise that the reason behind her fever was her crying and mental torture she had. He peescribed medicine for fever only and advised mother not to give her medicine if she does not have fever. He assured her that the Jesus won't do any harm to those who suffers.
Hanna rested for two days. Lea was on leave for these two days and she want to go back to work tomorrow.
Next day Riny did not come to class. Hanna felt sad to miss her. She thought to pay a visit to her home in the eve with her mum.
When Lea and Hanna reached Riny's home, the door was opened. They pressed the door bell and entered the house.
Riny's mother was sitting on a sofa and her father was lying on the bed.
"Hai, Rita"
"Lea , Hanna, nice to see you two. Thank you for vusiting us..