"How is mother doing, Nora?". Of course, that was Nolan, his voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I looked at him, standing in front of me in a black sleeveless shirt over a pair of maroon pants, his hair in a disheveled manner and eyes all swelled up, indicating he has been crying. However, I don't know if he was crying because of what he told me back at home or because of our mother's situation. Well, that was his business. I didn't answer his questions. I shove the note that was in my hands into the pocket of my hoodie that was still on me and made my way to the ward where my mother's operation was taking place. No one was allowed in the area, still, I was going to stay far away and just wait. Dear Lord, let everything go on successfully. I have missed her so much. I had planned this valentine's day for us to go out on a picnic. Sad enough that she was now in the hospital battling for her life. I couldn't help, but let the tears that were in my eyes fall. I pass my right through my hair. I turn it all into a mess, before folding my hands across my chest in panic and letting God do his thing.
"Nora! Don't ignore me, I said I'm sorry. I was an idiot for saying that to you. I'm sorry I let my anger out on you?". Was this boy being serious right now? What was he thinking saying all that to me? "Really! And what would happen next time if you can't control your anger? You're going to raise your hand and hit me right?". I looked him deadpan in the face. He murmured something under his breath that my ears didn't quite get. "Nora, ple..." I caught him off before he could say whatever thing it was that he wanted to say.
"Don't even say another word, Nolan. I have enough on my plate to deal with. Please, do not add to my already existing problems. Thank you". I told him, taking steps to the front even though I did not know exactly where I was going as the hospital was big.
About to take another turn, my phone vibrated at the back of my pants. I quickly fish it out, to find the caller ID to be Lilian. For some unknown reason, I rolled my eyes. I thought it would be some anonymous caller, probably MT calling to explain to me exactly what the stunt he or she pulled out on me this morning was all about. However, it was none of that. It was Lilian. "Hey, Nora ! How is your mother's health? How is she doing today? Did you finally get the money for her operation?". She asked, without taking a break. Which of these questions was I supposed to answer first?
However, I did my best to answer each of them. I cleared my throat before answering.
"Hey, Lilian. Thanks for calling. My mother is doing ok. She is under operation now and I managed to get the money somehow". I told her. Well, I did not get the money. The money found its way to me somehow and I don't know who dropped the money. "Oh, I'm so happy. Hope she gets well soon". She said in an enchanting voice. I was happy that someone cared at least.
All my life, I have not been able to make friends. For no specific reason, I like being all to myself. I never really interacted with people and also given the background I'm from. So I just had to stay in my lane. Not until I got the job at TIMES did I get to talk with Lilian as the girl was not that bad except for her mood swings sometimes. And the person I did not vibe with on any occasion is Bella. The brunette would not stop causing me trouble at any chance she gets and gossip was her second name. She has not been to work for the past three days and I wonder what is going on with her. Not of my business anyways. I had my problems to deal with and she was the least amongst them.
"Lilian, I will call you later". I hung up the call when I saw a doctor walking out of the room where my mother was being taken care of. I raced over to him and stopped and blocked his way.
"How is my mother doing now?" My voice was nervous as always. He glared at me, taking the blue mask off his face with his white gloves still in his hands. That's when I realized it was the same doctor from earlier.
"Your mother is responding. However, it's a 20 to 80% survival rate. We are trying our best. Remember we do our part and God does the rest" what was the man saying? He was confusing me now. "What I'm saying is, until tomorrow, I don't have any possible answers to give you. Let's wait till dawn." He tells me as he senses the confusion written all over me. He then matched forward, to wherever he was going. I almost punched the wall next to me in anger. However, I let my guards down and walked out of the hospital, and took a taxi home.
When I reached home, everywhere was quiet. It looks like no one was around. I pushed the door open and there was no one in.
Where did Nolan go? I didn't see him at the hospital when I was about to come back, thinking he must be home and here everything was the same just as I left it and he is nowhere to be seen.
Well, he should stay safe, wherever he is. After all, he is a grown-up and can take care of himself. He should not only get into trouble. With that, I walked to the table and gathered all the stuff from MT, and took them to my room.
Whoever M.T is, I hope they show themselves soon.