GABRIELLA P. O. V
I waited patiently for the doctor to come out after what seem like forever the doctor came cleaning the sweat from his head.
How is my mum doing,I asked.
Her condition is getting worse she needs to undergo surgery before it becomes to late, the doctor explained.
So how much is the money to start the surgery. I asked.
It 3000 dollar, Immediately the doctor said that,I broke down in tears.
Where do i get such money from I asked.
Miss if you want to see you mum alive, you just have to bring the money,or else you might loose her, I have to attend to others patients, he said and left.
What i my going to do now, where will i get the kind of money, even my salary can't provide the money even if i work for 5 years.
I can't lose my mum, I have no one to turn to, I said crying, when i felt a hand tapped me.
I looked up to see Eric,
What are you doing here and why are crying, he asked.
I wanted to say something but i end up crying,then he pulled me into a hug, I cried for sometimes,wetting his shirt.
I don't know what's bothering you, but you can talk me,if you want,he said patting my back.
I moved back and wipe my tears with my hand. Am fine, I can take care of myself. I said and was about to leave, when he helds my hand.
Are you still mad at me, I can't help you, I know there is something going on with you, but you can trust me, he said.
I looked at him,I really need this money, but can i trust him, I thought.
My mum is very sick and i need money for her surgery but i don't know where to start looking for that can't of money needed. I said.
So how much is the money,he asked.
3000 dollars,I told him.
Wow, that is quite a lot of money,he responded.
I know you can't help me but no need i just see what i can do, I said.
As i was about to go, I heard him said, I will help you.
What, will are talking about 3000dollars here, I said.
I know, and i will help you with it. he said.
Thank you, I said but he end up hugging me.
ERIC P.O.V
I got to hospital to check on Lily, when i saw someone crying, I decided to go comfort her, when i patted the person, I notice it was Gabriella.
After finding out what the problem is, I find out she needed money badly for her mum surgery.
When she told me the amount needed for the surgery, I felt sorry for her.
I don't really have this amount she want but i just gave her assurance that I will help her.
I will just asked dad for it, I know he can help but i have to work for it. I have to do this to gain her trust.
I called my dad, and he picked up on the second ring.
Hi son, Dad voice came through.
Good afternoon Dad, are you in the office now,I asked.
Yes, why are you asking, he said.
Am on my way now, I said and hang up.
I left the hospital and drove straight to dad company.
Immediately,i enter, I saw eyes piercing on me, but i just ignored them and went straight to dad office.
I knocked on his door, when i heard a hoarse voice said come in.
I enter and saw dad busying will his laptop.
So what do you want,he asked without looking at me.
Dad, can i get 3000dollars from you, I said.
What do you need that of money for, he asked me.
Dad it for a friend of mine, her mum is critical ill and she needs to undergo surgery please just help me with the money,I promise to pay back. I said.
How will you pay back,he asked looking at me this time.
Dad, I will just do anything you want me to do until the money his complete.
Do you think, I will just give you the money just like that. He asked.
Please dad,her mother is really sick. I said.
What is your relationship with this girl anyway,he asked.
She just a friend, I said.
Just a friend, he smirked.
Fine,i will give you the money but you have to work for me after school is over for three months, okay, he said.
Yes Dad, I will, I said hugging him.
Let go together, I need to see the girl you are talking about, he said.
Alright we both left the office to the hospital.
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On getting to the hospital, I saw Gabriella she was seated looking so pale from crying so much.
Gabriella,I called, she looked at me,did you get the money. she asked.
Yes but my dad is also here to see you, I told her.
But, I don't know you dad,why do he what to see me, she asked.
He just want to know who am helping, I said.
Okay, she said feeling nervous.
I took her to my dad, she greeted my dad.
Good afternoon sir,
So you are the girl my son want to help,dad blurted out.
Am sorry for disturbing you sir, but i don't have anyone to help me sir, Gabriella said looking down.
What of your dad, dad asked her.
But instead of talking, she started crying again.
Dad you shouldn't have asked her that, I said.
I just wanted to know that all, he replied.
Am sorry if i said anything wrong, I just wanted to know about your dad, dad said looking at her.
I lost my dad two years ago, since then, I have been staying with my mum, she said sobbing.
Okay,son take care of her, I will just see the doctor, dad said and left.
Gabriella will you stop crying,it hurts me seeing you like this, I said.
She only nodded her head without saying anything.
After some minutes dad came out with the doctor.
Miss come with me to sign the surgery document, the doctor said.
Please take care of yourself,I said to her.
She let out a faint smile and left.
Thank God, I was able to help her, that my joy.