EVELYN'S POV
I woke up in the morning to prepare for school. After I was done I headed to the dinning for breakfast. Mrs Teresa was already done with the sandwiches and a cup of tea for me. I looked around but didn't see any cup of coffee nor another plate of breakfast for Eros so I asked her.
"What about Eros, isn't he having breakfast ?" I asked her
"Ooh about that he went for a business trip didn't he tell you?" She asked me while eyeing me suspiciously
"Yeah he did, I guess he mentioned it last night. I must have forgotten, you know school has been really tough lately" I replied her covering up. I felt really hurt, he left without telling me but she told the cook. He should as well marry the cook I sighed.
In as much as we had a fight atleast he should be reasonable and stay behind so that we can sort out our differences like two young matured adults instead he chose to run away, what a coward.
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It's been 3 weeks since Eros left yet I haven't heard from him and I choose not to call him either. These past three weeks I have gotten closer with his friend Ivan and he seems like a nice guy. Because my so called husband has chosen to run away, I do come over to their company to have lunch with Ethan and Ivan though Ivan is still against it but who cares not like I do.
I came back from school today and was preparing dinner for myself. Since Eros wasn't around I told Mrs Teresa to take the time off besides I can manage very well on my own. Though she hesitated but I still managed to convince her. After I was done with the pasta and meatloaf I served myself and was ready to eat when my phone rang. I checked the caller ID and it was my dad, I felt goosebumps over my body and I had this terrible feeling so I picked up the call.
"Hello dad... how are you and mum?" I asked him still nervous
"We are fine princess but your mum just had one of her crisis so we took her to the hospital" he replied me tiredly
"Which hospital I will be on my way shortly" I asked him because I sensed he was really tired and he needs rest too before he breaks down
"I will text you the address but could you go home first and get some essentials for our stay here because we left in a hurry" he told me
"No problem daddy I will be on my way" I said to him
I covered my food and put it into the refrigerator before rushing out. I hailed a taxi that took me straight to the house. When I entered the house I saw their dinner on the table still half eaten. Everything was as it is except for their room door being open and a little untidy. I took some clothes for mum incase if she didn't like the hospital gown and some toothbrushes and paste with underwears as well. For dad we could do shifts so that he can come home and freshen up.
I got to the hospital and found the room that my parents were in. I saw mum and she looked so lean and even dad has lost some weight too. Though I call them often but I didn't visit them often if not I would have noticed. I felt like i have failed my parents and I was totally disappointed with myself.
I stayed that night with mum and told dad to go home and get some rest. All through the night mum was slipping into consciousness and out. She barley ate anything not even the fruits I sliced for her. Every second it seemed she was deteriorating and I was getting really scared.
When morning came dad asked me to go home and get some rest while he stayed. When I got home I cleaned up the whole house, had my bath and prepared something to eat because I couldn't sleep. Anytime I closed my eye I only visualized mum dying and I really hated that feeling to the guts.
Some minutes later Ethan's call came in asking me where I was and how I was doing so I briefed him on the whole issue with mum. He asked me to send him the hospital address which I did. I equally prepared and started heading to the hospital too because I couldn't sleep.
It was evening when Ethan came. He stayed with me and dad. Though none of us were talking but his presence gave me a little comfort. The doctor soon came in and wanted to see dad so he left with the doctor.
"E don't worry everything is going to be fine okay" he said to me
"Yeah I know but I just want it to be over soon you know and I am really scared" I told him honestly.
"Shhhh...you have nothing to be afraid of, your mum is a fighter and the doctors are doing everything they can so she will definitely pull through this" he told me comfortingly
"What of your husband, isn't it time he came " Ethan asked me
"He won't be coming, he is away on a business trip" I answered him.
"Ooh...don't worry then I will be here for you as long as you want" he said to me.
"Thanks...but I think you should head back for today it is getting late. You can come back tomorrow" I told him
"Alright then if you say so" he replied me
After our talk dad walked in looking more gloomy than ever. It even seemed like he cried before he came in. I guess Ethan noticed too because he took permission to leave after saying his good night to us. When Ethan left I decided to ask dad what the matter was.
"Dad are you okay? What did the doctor say?" I asked him anxiously
"The doctor said we should be prepared for the worse that she might not be too lucky this time" dad said crying
Once I heard that my leg shook and I felt dizzy. I had to hold the bed in other not to fall. I wanted to cry but I couldn't. I only just stared into space and I remembered a memory of mum's smiling face. My chest felt heavy and tight, I could not breathe properly. I ran out of the room and even out of the hospital. I kept running without any destination till my legs couldn't carry me anymore then I fell on my knees and cried my eyes out.
I was in pain but I knew dad was in a much bigger pain and i needed to be there for him because it is the only way we could pull through this. I picked myself up and headed back to the hospital. I went in and saw dad holding mum's hand while staring at her deeply. He noticed that I came in and then he turned to face me.
"You know your mum do not have relatives so I will just inform my sister tomorrow" dad said to me wearily
"You should equally inform your in-laws and your husband so that they can come and bid their final goodbyes" he continued
"Speaking of which I haven't seen your husband yet, hope you guys are good?" dad asked
"Yes we are good, he is away on a business trip and he hasn't been reachable ever since" I lied to dad. Right now my marriage should be the least of dad's worries.
"Okay but you still need to find a way to get the message across to him before it's late" he told me
"You can go home dear and rest you look so tired. I want to stay with your mum this night" dad said.
I didn't need to argue with him so I stood up and left.