Ian’s POV
I walk down the hall today with Nurse Lucas and my dog Hollie. I hear someone with a honey suckle voice say something about the flower arrangement at the hospital, and a delayed delivery. I know, there are talking about my mother’s store, and it might be closed for a while because though my aunt from Calitain hasn't been to Mystric yet, even after the accident of my parent; the social worker mentioned I will be moving to Calitain to live with her.
From what I have learned, Calitain is a big city alike Mystric with a population of approximately 1.5 million, and though in Mystric the economy is ramped up in technology; Calitain is more of fashion and arts.
Anyway earlier today, I could have sworn that Nurse Lucas was speaking to Myra . I remember she mentioned that she doesn't like dogs, so must have been afraid of Hollie, but why didn't she say anything to me. It could have been another Myra but Nurse Lucas, confirmed that she knew her after she walked away; he said Myra ’s mum is sick, that's why she is here at the hospital.
I’m happy that she reached out to me that night, after she came to my room, we have been meeting for a while, and yesterday we met too and played under the rain, though the nurse was angry because I got my bandage wet. She said I could have an infection from it.
Myra She hated the idea, of playing in the rain, but finally got to love it. It’s been fun because though i have experience a lost with her around, I try not to think about it. It hasn't been lonely though the memory still comes once in a while. It painful, the realization that I will have my surgery soon and when I open my eyes my parent won’t be here, is painful. We have a secret place of meet, it the shade behind the pediatric unit. I don't know what it looks like but I know it smells like cinnamon there, I don’t know why, but maybe because it’s behind the cafeteria. My caregiver Nadia takes me there. She is a singsong lady from Calitain, who moved here for her family. She tries to tell me more about the city, I will be moving to every time she comes, for some reason I'm not happy to hear her stories because they make me anxious that i will be leaving Myra behind.
I like Myra , the way she smells. Her warmth and care towards other people. The way she makes me feel. She is kind and though I can't see her, I know she is beautiful.
I finally got Hollie and though she said she doesn't like dogs, I know she will get to like her when she meets her today.
We are meeting this morning after breakfast. I reach my hand for the wind; I let it run down my skin. I let the scent of the hospital wiggle my nurse, the strong scent of bleach and disinfectant isn't the best but I have come to rely on my senses more.
My nurse Lucas is taking me for a test. He said he prefers I seat on a wheelchair; he said it’s for my safety, though Nadia lets me use a cane. Don't get me wrong,
I don't hate the care I receive; it’s been the best because everyone has been kind to me, though not like Myra has been. She has made this past few days memorable for me and I'm grateful that I met her.
A corner of my mouth pulls into a wisp, yesterday when we met Myra asked me in a breathy voice. Its like she was crying, she must have been sad about her mum
“Ian , lets get married when we grow up.”
I’m just twelve and she is thirteen. I’m yet to have my surgery. I’m soon going to be sent to Calitain which means I will miss her but, i don't hate the idea; like I said, I love being around her; and if its when we become adult, I think I can do that. I feel happy that I have someone I can call my family, but marriage should be me in, at least ten years from now right?
Today, i will tell her about my moving to Calitain and we can come up with an idea of communicating till we are old enough to, thing of adult stuff like marriage.
I don't know what it will be like, but i think she will be the prettiest bride on a wedding gown.