" Half a million !? "
The parents was suprised by the price that the doctor told them but Of course I knew it was a flat out lie by reading his heartbeats. What is this doctor up to I wonder?
" Where are we going to get that kind of money ?"
The mother ask
" I'll have to get an extra job or ask my boss for a raise but I don't think that we would be able to get that kind of money in such a short time "
Seeing the parents stressing it remind me of what I went through with my past life .
" If you can't pay, then we can't treat her "
The doctor said.
" I'll pay for it "
I said as I leaned up off the wall.
" I have the money, I'll pay for it "
I said.
" Who is this girl? "
The father ask.
" She's my friend, Roselina "
Regina introduce me to her parent as she walk up to me.
" roselina, I can't allow you, I'll quit school and get a job "
Regina said.
" But if you quit school, I wouldn't have a friend to talk to "
I said with a smile.
" But "
" No buts, I'll help you as a friend, Please let me do this just this once "
I took up the phone and called Kelly.
" Kelly, Can you send over a driver with some money ?"
<< Okay, send me your location and I'll send it to you >>
" Thank you "
I hanged up the phone.
" It's done "
I said.
The parents was happy.
" Young lady we can't thank you enough, How will we ever repay you ?"
The mother ask.
" Dont worry, even it takes my entire life, I'll pay you back "
The father said.
" I'll help pay you back as well "
Regina said.
" It's okay, there is no need. I've invited regina to spend the weekend with me, if you can let her stay over with me that will be your payment "
I said.
The all looked at each other.
" Sure, if that's what you need, She can stay as long as she likes "
The father said
Soon, Diane came with two female body gaurds.
" miss Valentine, I've the money as you requested "
Diane said.
One of the body gaurds opened the brief case filled with Pounds . Regina and her parents was suprised and the doctor drool as he looked at so much money.
" Can you treat her ?"
I ask.
" Yes, nurse prepare for the operation "
The doctor said.
I took up five rack of money which is around 50,000
" good, here's the fee "
I said with a smile.
The doctors was shocked.
" Is this a joke? "
He ask.
" No, This is the actual fee for doing the surgery, You think I was stupid to see that you were scamming these people "
I said.
" What ? how dare you make such an accusation, I'm the best doctors in this hospital, I make millions a year , what does that have to compare to a measly half of a million"
He shout at me.
" What's going on here? "
An old man walked with others doctor with him.
" Chief, these people are belittling our hospital ! "
Washfield shout. Honestly he sounds like a child whining to their parents saying " Mommy ! daddy ! this kid is bullying me !"
" is that true? "
The chief doctor ask.
" What kind of hospitals overcharges their patients, is this a hospital or a hotel. I'm sure the surgery isn't being performed by Jesus "
I ask
" arrogant child, how dare you !? "
Shout Washfield
I took out the phone and played the recording of him charging the patient half of a million for the operation and when I paid the actual fee he starts barking like an unfed dog.
" If I take this recording to court, tell me, how will your hospital fear to explain. I can already see you sweating like hogs in the summer before the judge "
I said with a ominous smile.
Soon the room fall silent.
" Damn, brat, you think you have authority of us ? "
Shout the greedy doctor Washfield.
" Of course she does "
Suddenly Diane walked forward.
" Have you forgotten who is sponsoring this hospital? "
She ask the chief.
" Wait, your.. "
The chief was silent and his expression turn to fear as he look at Diane's face before he turned to me.
" Little girl, what's your name? "
" Roselina Lambrosa De Valentine, why ? "
The chief was even more suprised by my name.
" What, I never heard of you, you can't........"
As Washfield shout at me he recieved a slap to the face from the chief. He walked up to Diane and started apologizing to her .
" Miss Diane, I'm so sorry for my subordinate rudeness "
" Don't apologize to me, apologize to me Valentine, "
" Yes, Sorry, Miss Valentine "
" Yes, no problem, I just wanted my friend sister to get better "
" Don't worry, I'll have my best doctors in it. In fact I'll head the surgery myself"
Damn, everywhere I turn places are owned or sponsored by Kelly and her subordinate, at this rate she might as well own all of London.
" Chief, what going on ? why are you apologizing to them? "
Washfield ask he hold his red cheek in confusion. The chief looked at him with murderous gaze and started beating Washfield with his cane.
" You dimwit, have you forgotten that the which family sponsors this hospital and you just offend a member of that family, your fired. Fired I tell you ! "
" What, no chief you can't do this to me.. I have a contract "
" You and the contract can kiss this hospital's ass goodbye security "
And so Washfield wad dragged out of the hospital by security.
I turned to Regina parents
" Don't worry, you daughter is in good hands now "
Regina sister was prepared for operation and we all stood in the waiting area. Her parents seem to be nervous.
" Roselina, just who are you? "
Regina ask.
" Don't worry, you know soon enough "
I said.
" Your different "
" What do you mean? "
" I've seen many rich kids who were thought they could get anything they wanted, they didn't want to be friends with us poor people, but your different, your not spoiled "
Regina said.
" Have you ever heard the saying " What's wealth and power if you don't have someone to share it with "...Even thought it's been a week since I went to school but your the first person who acknowledge me as a friend "
I said.
Soon after the doctor came out.
" Doctor how is she? "
Ask Regina's mother.
" The operation was a success, your daughter is now safe "
The doctor said.
They were glad, watching the parents cried tear of joy for their daughters recovery, Maybe it could make up for the guilt I had when I died leaving my mother in so much pain and grief.
" Let's go Diane "
I turned and walked away.
" Wait, Young lady, thank you so much for everything you've done for us "
Said the father, I turned my head to him and smiled.
" It was my pleasure "
We left and returned to the car.
" I'm sorry but I have to return to the office lady Roselina "
Diane said.
" Sure, no problem "
Later that night I sat on a stool at the kitchen counter reading all the letters that were piled up in my locker.
" Roses are red, violets are blue , Rose is your name, This rose is my love for you... Awe that's so sweet....LIKE HELL IT IS !"
I crush the letter and throw in the bin of the kitchen.
" These love letters are so dumb "
I took a sip of win as I read the next one.
[Dear roselina,
It's been a week but my feelings for you have grown as large as the world, words can't express how much I am in love with you, from your long silky white hair to the tip of your toes.. I want you to be mine, let's bask in the glory of our love
Richardo James, class 3 B ]
I instantly set the letter on fire that burned nothing by my crimson flames. I'm don't know if I should be angry at the *ssholes who wrote it or feel dumb because I'm reading them.
" Viper "
" Yes "
She appeared in the room out often shadow near the table.
" Have you found out anything about that stalker? "
I ask.
" It was a teacher at the school, He teaches math to the second years, there have been complaints been made against him for stalking and sexual harassing students "
Viper said.
" What did you do to him? "
" I planted incriminating evidence against him, he was arrested at his house by the police a few minutes ago. "
" Okay, that's good "
Suddenly Kelly and Diane arrived in the kitchen
" Are these love letters? "
Kelly ask as she took up one and looked at it.
" So many "
Diane and Kelly looked through them.
" I knew this would happen, It's a good thing I ask the principal to keep you safe "
Kelly said.
" Tch, as if I need saving.. By the way, I invited a friend over "
I said.
" Is it a girl ?"
" Uhm yes "
Kelly's expression changed from a serious to a smile .
"Then she's more than welcome to come over . is it the friend you help today "
She ask.
I nod.
" It's good you made a friend, you can blend in human society even more "
Kelly wrapped her hand around my shoulder.
" I want you to have the best life you ever dreamed of, that's why I started the company, to give you everything you need "
She said.
" Thanks but what I wanted is already in my possession."
" And what's that?
" Immortality "
I clenched my fist.
" the power to live forever, "
I said.
" But living forever isn't a good thing, even I thought about killing myself when you and silvia left"
Kelly said.
" I know, but that's if you don't have someone to live for. I live for you guys and that's all that matters "
I said as I got off the stool.
" I'm going to bed, "
" Right "
The next day was Friday, the last school day for this week.
I stood in the bathroom washing my hands. Regina didn't come to school today because she wanted to stay at the hospital with her sister. I stopped washing my hand and looked in the mirror as Debra was standing behind me, her hair covered her face again and the hairpin I gave her is missing. I was suprised to see her hand was bruised so I turned to her.
" What happened to her hand and where is the hair pin I have you? "
I ask.
" I...i lost it and bruised myself looking for it, are you mad? "
Debra ask.
I smile and lift up my hand to pat her head.
" Don't worry about that pin "
She was silent, I know she has been abused. I can see the swelling her body.
" Why don't you spend the weekend at my house, sounds good ?"
I said.
" Your house ? "
" Yes, as I said before, I'm interest in you. Your precious, it would be a waste if I let someone like you go...I'll pick you up near the school okay "
She nods to me
I smiled.
" Good, I'll see you there "