ARIYA.....
It got me thinking, I'm worried about dad, he's over working. I do miss the times I was a kid. We would always play together, Mum never really had time because she was busy running 'HILTON HIGH' ( The school she owns). I would even play with the Toy guns dad would buy for me so I don't get to play with the real ones. We will play water fights and other stuff. I used to always tell dad when I grow up, I wanna be just like him. A soldier. But present day statistics shows I was just bluffing , I mean look at me now , I'm a nurse. I didn't want to be a teacher like mummy too, teachers are too grumpy eww.
I love my job. Maybe because I enjoy saving lives and taking care of sick people.
Now dad doesn't really have time for me anymore. Maybe because I'm a lot older now but still, I think his job has become more demanding after all he is a Major General.. I also always wonder " didn't mum and dad ever want any other kids? "Maybe if I had a younger sister mum would pay less a Attention on me . " I should suggest that to her " I smile evilly.
ETHAN.....
It's been over six months now since Mum left the hospital and she's been stronger and stronger so I just gotta " thank you God🙏🏾. I know I don't say this often, iont even call your name but for my mum's life , I tell you thank you "
I come back home today to a lot of wailing and crying coming from inside the house. I get out of my car not even closing the door, I rush in ..... Mum is on the floor!
Mum is on the fucking floor!
Aunt Steph in kneeling over her crying. This scene is repeating itself and I don't like it one bit. My heart sinks into my stomach looking at her like this. I carry mum to the car and rush her to the hospital scared of what I may discover this time but I pray it's minor. God I don't wanna loose my mum.
" Can I see you in my office Mr Anderson?"
"Sure" I turn and look at Ariya who is sitting by mum's right and then at aunt Steph who is sitting with her head buried in her hands on the couch stamping her foot on the ground before I follow the doctor to his office .
" we've run a series of test on your mother and I'm really sorry but this cancer is stubborn and dominant. It only pretended to hide but now it has dominated her cells."
I'm trying and fighting to be the man the doctor is thinking I am before saying this.
" So what can we do about it Doc?" I ask calmly.
He exhales before continuing." I really wish we could save her Mr Anderson" unexpectedly a tear rolled down my left cheek and I get on my feet.
" Are you saying I'm gonna lose my mum? Is that what you saying?"
What motherfucker is this?!
I'm already yelling.. For fuck sake I can't belief this guy. Who does he think he is telling me I'm gonna lose my mum?
" I can't, I I I just can't lose my mum"
I fall back into the chair as tears run down my face one drop then another and then another from both eyes"
" But we can keep giving her therapy. We will put her on Chemotherapy again. It will kill the fast growing cells since cancer cells grow and multiply much more quickly than most cells in the body. But..." he exhales again forcing the words " it's just to slow down the multiplying cells but she won't stay long im sorry.." I cut in "what the fuck are you saying?" I cus standing again. Then I point a warning finger at him.
"My mum is gonna fucking live for as long as she's gonna live , nobody gets to say when she fucking dies or when she fucking not die "
I leave the office banging the door on my way out. I finally toughen up and go back to the ward.
ARIYA.....
Why does Ethan look like he's been crying? I watch him try to force a smile but nature is mocking him. Aunt notices his sadness too.
" is everything ok son?" She opens her arms so he could find comfort in them.
" All good Mum" I know he's lying.
" So what did the doctor say?"
He doesn't answer immediately.. I can tell something is wrong.
" He said you'll be fine mum"
He struggles to smile.
" But you'll take on Chemo again.. U will be fine...Ull be fine"
She knows Ethan's not telling the whole truth.
"How bad is it this time?" She ask between teary eyes looking away from everyone and focusing her gaze on the window.
" mum you gonna be fine I promise you.. I'll do everything " he leaves aunt's hold and leaves the room. I follow him because I'm not sure of what he will go do.
I enter the chapel and find him yelling or something at the large painting of Jesus on the wall. I remain at the door for a while to give him some time to talk to God.
......
" Hey mehn, I never did you any wrong that I remember so why do you have to put a death warrant on her life? Oh! Now I understand what's going on, you were just waiting for me to thank you for her life before you take it. Fine I take back all what I said this morning! I'm not ready to thank you just yet mehnn." He falls on his kneels and I feel tears running down my cheeks.
" she's all I've got mehnn, she's all I've got. You took away my pops and I didn't say shit! Now you wanna take away my mum too? Why are you trying so hard to ruin me huh?. I hear people say they can't see you, but they talk to you and you answer in miracles . I need you to come to me now, touch my shoulders and tell me my mum's gonna be fine mehnn!" He sobs as he continues talking to God.
" I'll give you everything, if you want I can come for service once every month come on mehnn that's a big offer. They say you answer prayers so here's my prayer to you "
I watch him with Awe as he puts his hands together.
" Dear God I only have few words . PLEASE DONT TAKE MY MOTHER'S LIFE." He's sobs shatter my heart into tiny pieces. I know he needs someone to lean on right now. I hope he'll find my shoulders friendly and comfortable for his sorrow. I come close and kneel in front of him. I take his hands in mine and place my right hand on his back rubbing it in attempt to comfort him. I force myself to talk between tears.
" I gotchu, shhhhhh, I'm here for you Ethan" he lay on my shoulder peacefully and I feel his hands go round my waist like that was all he needed right now. He forces himself to talk.
"He wants to take my mother away Ariya.." looking into my face.
" please help me tell him I can't live without her. I know you go to Church, he might like you better. Please help me"
Holding my arms firm. I just look at him with sympathy, I feel so sorry for him.
" I can't lose her" he's grip was becoming intensified and hurting as I feel his panic and don't know how else to help him right now so I go for the crazy option. I struggle to lift my hand and I cubed his face between them and I gently planted a kiss on his lips, just then I feel him respond to the kiss and I feel the grip loosen then I broke the kiss and wiped his tears with my thumb .
" You have to be strong Ethan. Get up and go show your mum you can be strong for her.... I'll be here anytime you need me. He stands up like he's under a controlling spell. He takes my hands in his.
" Thank you..... For everything " he finally force a little smile on his cute faint face.