''I…'' Jolene was about to speak when her phone started ringing. She looked at the phone and muttered. ''It's Amala.'' Jolene picked the phone and answered.
''Amala…''
''Jolene… what do I do? Erica… she …'' Amala sobbed on the phone.
''Hey! Speak straight. What is wrong with Erica?'' Jolene asked and Kai became alert.
''Erica, she said we should pass by the park so we went there and she… she fell down and got hurt.''
''Where are you now?'' Jolene asked.
''We are at the hospital…''
Jolene hung up and looked at Kai. ''Erica got hurt.''
''I will drive you there.''
''No! I can go by myself.''
''Jolene, she is my daughter!'' Kai said and Jolene nodded her head.
….
Ren City Hospital.
Emergency Unit.
Amala paced back and forth in the hallway. She was so anxious that she couldn't sit down. Her pacing almost made Rosa whom was sitting on the waiting bench to feel dizzy.
''Amala, that's enough pacing. Sit down!'' Rosa held Amala's hand and pulled her to the bench.
''My sister might think that I did it on purpose. Earlier on, I told her I didn't want to come over to your place. Now she is going to think I hurt Erica on purpose.'' Amala said anxiously.
''Amala, calm down. What happened wasn't your fault. You just wanted to make Erica happy. No one knew she will fall from the swing and hurt herself. Let's wait for the doctor to come out first.''
''Elder sister, she… Erica wasn't breathing. She wasn't…''
''I know but we are not going to have negative thoughts right now.'' Rosa held Amala's hand, trying to calm her down.
Leo walked to them and sat next to Rosa. He was at Rosa's apartment when Rosa received the call from Amala about Erica's accident.
''You should have listened to your sister. You are always doing whatever you want.'' Leo said to Amala.
''Leo, that's enough. She is anxious already.'' Rosa looked at Leo and shook her head.
''She should be, she only does stupid things.'' Leo muttered.
The door opened and the doctor came out.
''Doctor…'' Amala stood up when she saw the doctor.
''Doctor, how is my niece?'' Rosa asked.
''Luckily, she only had a mild concussion. She is sleeping currently and will be good to go after tomorrow.'' The doctor said and everyone heaved a relief.
''Amala, where is Erica?'' Jolene ran over and asked anxiously. ''Doctor, how is my baby?''
''Jolene, calm down. The doctor said Erica is fine. She suffered a mild concussion but she will be fine.'' Rosa explained.
Jolene heaved a relief and turned to look at Amala. ''Can't you do anything right for once in your life?''
''What?'' Amala looked at Jolene.
''Why don't you ever listen to instructions? I told you to go to Rosa's place, not to go to some damn park. What would you have done if it was something more serious? Amala, I get that you have issues with me, but don't bring Erica into it.''
Amala let out a sarcastic chuckle. ''Your baby? Jolene, I was equally worried about Erica. Do you think I wanted this to happen?'' Amala yelled. She looked at Kai who was standing a distance away from them and asked.
''Do you also blame me? Do you think I did it on purpose?''
''No! Erica is a child and you are also a child. Children are capable of mistakes. It was a mistake and Erica is fine. There is no need to blame yourself for what happened.'' Kai replied.
''Kai, don't let her indulge in her foolish ways. She is a grown up and should take responsibility for her own actions. She almost got Erica in a bad situation.'' Jolene said angrily.
''Jolene, stop it! Amala didn't plan for this to happen. She has blamed herself enough. Erica is fine. Don't worsen your relationship with Amala over something that didn't even happen.''
''I was right! I knew you would blame me. I just knew it but I still had faith in you, Jolene. I still thought that you would just tell me to be careful next time. Who was I kidding? You haven't changed at all. You are still selfish.'' Amala said and walked away.
''Amala…'' Rosa sighed. 'Jolene, what is wrong with you? I am not taking your side on this at all.'' Rosa said and ran after Amala.
''I…'' Jolene sighed helplessly. She turned and looked at Kai.
''Go and take care of Erica. I will go and find Amala.'' Kai said to her.
''Mm!'' Jolene replied and went into the ward.
Amala stood in front of the infantry ward. She wiped her tears and turned to look at the infants via the glass window.
The cry of the babies made her stop her own sobbing and she concentrated on them.
''Here…'' A small soft voice spoke and Amala turned. When she didn't see anyone, she looked down and saw a small girl looking at her.
''Hi, little girl. Are you lost?'' Amala squatted and asked.
''I am not lost. Here, drink something.'' The little girl handed a bottle of soft drink to Amala.
''Is this for me?'' Amala asked and chuckled.
''Yes. Pretty girls don't cry. My Mum said it will ruin your appearance.''
''Really? But, what if I have a valid reason for crying?''
''Explain!''
''Well… what if someone I really care about misunderstands me and thinks I am a bad person?''
''That will really hurt. But if that person also cares about you, then they will apologize for misunderstanding you. My mum gave birth to another baby. I have a little brother now.''
''Whoa! That is so great. Tell me, what are you doing in the hallway?''
''Someone asked me to give the drink to you and tell you that he is waiting for you outside.''
''Someone? How does he look like? Is he handsome?''
''Yes, he is very handsome. He said he is your brother in law.''
Amala chuckled. ''My brother in law? I think I know who that is. What's your name, little girl?''
''My name is Chrissy.''
''Chrissy, thank you for the drink. Make sure you go back to your mum and don't wander around. I am going.''
''Alright, bye then.''
''Bye, Chrissy.'' Amala smiled at the girl and walked away.