ETHAN....
" Some time ago I took a deal worth $500M and I went through with it" I shot my eyes at the end of my bold statement,I know I'm screwed.
"I don't think I understand what you talking about. What deal? What $500M?" Mum ask me in response.
Mum it was hard enough for me to make the first statement! Now u want me to explain ? The robot talking to me in my brain face palms himself.
"Mum I was to fight for that money" I say it as quickly as I could ..if I have to break hearts ,I should do it quick right? It'll hurt more if it's slow.
"WHAT?!!"
Just what I expected.
"You took a deal? You took a deal to put your life on the line for money? Ethan!"
I know ok! I know how heart broken she is right now . Literally,Mum can't get emotional without-tears.. I hate to see her cry.
"Mum that's not how it looks like" I manage to say ..
"So tell me exactly how it looks like! What does that make me? A worthless and useless mother? Ethan you almost died, you literally died" she explained between sobs .
"I'm I not important to you anymore? How could you do this?"
" mum I did it for you, I did it because I want to be able to give you a chance to live"
" And of what good could that sacrifice be if you lost your life? If you died in that hospital I wouldn't have been able to forgive myself"
I got up from my chair and went to her . I took her hands in mine .
" But I didn't die mum, I'm right here , right here with you"
Mum smiles at me but suddenly I start hearing her heavy breath. Shit! She's finding difficulties to breath.
"Mum what's wrong ?" I ask in fright.
I take her to her bed to lie down then I took my phone and immediately called nurse Ariya.
" Nurse I need your help, my mother's health is not stable " I manage to say when she picked up her phone.
" Don't worry sir I'll be there in a jiffy "
" Thank you"
I hang up the call before turning to Mum.
" Ariya will be here soon Mum , hang in there"
All the while on the dinning, aunt Steph was so quiet about everything.. I know she sees the reason why I had to do what I did .. she always understands with me even if I'm wrong . When it comes to you risking your life, mothers never understand. I guess it is what it is.
I sit by mum's side and wait for Nurse Ariya who rushes in , in a very short notice.
" Excuse me sir I'll just take her blood pressure " she said and proceeding.
" her blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg, pretty high and she's burning up with a fever "
I wipe my face with my palm before placing it on my waist .
"But don't worry sir I've given her some meds , It'll slower her heart beat and bring down her blood pressure, I've given her something for the fever too. You need not worry sir, your mum's going to be ok"
I nodded with a faint smile and watch as she soaked the white silky towel in the bowl of water and wipe Mum's face .. I guess that's to bring down the temperature. Mum used to do this for me all the time when I had a fever.
" Thank you so much nurse Ariya "
" it's my job sir" she said with a smile.
" no seriously thank you "
Coach Hugi had to hurry off after Nurse Ariya came in. He has a match to coach this night. Kay is fighting and he needs to be there ...
" I'm sorry mum, I'll never wanna do anything to hurt you"
I said touching her forehead . She was already fast asleep. Aunt stayed by her all night.
It's been three weeks and I'm as strong as a horse once again. We moved into the fancy new house I got . I also got a big surprise for Mum.
" mum dress up we going out , aunt , you too" I told them as I by passed them at the door.
" But where are we going son?"
" you'll see mum. Will be waiting for you both in the car, don't be too long"
Yeah ! I got myself a car too . "I'm Automatically a multimillionaire now ". I told myself wearing a proud smile on my face . I'm fulfilling one of the promises I made to mum, to give you and aunt a better life. I go out and head straight for my car.
I take them to a place , blind folding Mum. Aunt Steph could already see what the surprise is and she's excited already . I untie the blind fold from mum's eyes.
" Here we are Mum" I say with a broad smile.
Mum covers her face with both her hands and rushed into my arms wetting a part of my shirt collar with her tears of joy.