Yuree
Mom pushed doctor Fishyton aside in a huff and moved up to me .
She had an anxious look that I had guessed all along .
She put up her hands and held my cheeks like I was a baby .
She looked on the verge of tears .
Oh , boy I thought sadly .
" Mom it's okay . " I said tentatively , " I'm fine . "
" No , no , no . You not fine ." Mom said quickly , whilst shaking her head and her words became slurred .
She looked at the machines next to me as if they were monsters sucking up my life . Then in a very affectionate manner , she pulled my head to her bosom and patted my head slowly .
" I was scared , when Fishyton called Gus . I almoss fainted . " she said in a shaking voice .
I felt my heart break at this .
I knew mom would be like this . She always got worried whenever I got hurt or wasn't home on time .
She would be an emotional reck and I would feel terrible .
I reached up and patted her back comfortingly .
She then reluctantly let go of my head . She drew a deep breath and then looked at doctor Fishyton .
" How long is he staying ?" she said in he normal soft voice .
I was glad she had gotten herself under control .
" I'm sorry Amanda but he's going to have to stay for two days . " Doctor Fishyton said whilst signing ," If he doesn't it could be very bad . "
" But how'd he even end up like this ? " Gus spoke up for the first time . He was dressed in a crease jacket and baggy trousers . He looked a bit unsteady on his feet , which meant he had been drinking again .
I sighed , I should have told doctor Fishyton to not let him in at all .
" Well , I am not sure on the specifics ." doctor Fishyton said and Gus frowned .
" What does that mean ?" he asked angrily and I sighed again .
He always got like this when drunk , angry at anybody and anything . Except with Mom , somehow he still had a mind to be nice to her . But maybe it's because they were drinking buddies .
Although when mom held me , I hadn't smelt any beer on her .
" It , means I wasn't there and I don't know what happened ." Dr Fishyton said wryly , this just made Gus frown more .
" If you want to know what happened , " the doctor continued ," then you can ask Yuree or his b- friend over there."
Oh , thank gosh he didn't put that joke about Bee being my boyfriend again .
And speaking of Bee , he had been quiet this whole time . He had not said a word but just watched everything happening .
Everyone turned to him now .
" Who is that ? " Gus said rudely and I felt more embarrassed for knowing him .
" Gus , don't be rude ." Mom admonished and then she turned to Bee , " What is your name ? "
Bee looked at her and then he ... signed his name !
" I am Bee . " he said whilst using sign language and I was shocked .
I thought he said he didn't know how to use sign language ? Had he lied ? I wondered .
" It's nice to meet you Bee . " Mom said smiling softly at him and then turning to me ," So ... Yuree what happened ? "
Of course Mom wanted to hear the full story from me .
I took a breath," Well , what happened is that ... I was ganged up by a couple of boys . "
Mom drew in her breath but didn't interrupt ,
" I ran away on my bike but they also had bikes so they chased me across town . I then got into an alley to hide but it was fenced off , ... with barbed wire . I had to get away fast because the boys were close , so I climbed up the fence . I made it to the top but then ," I touched the bandage on my face tenderly , " one of the boys hit me with a rock ... I lost my grip and fell over the other side . I got cut by the barbed wire and also hurt my shoulder really badly aswell as my leg . Then I got up and then starting rushing away because the boys were about to open the fence .
I made it into another alley way but it was blocked by a gate too . I didn't know what to do and it was too late . The boys came and circled me and then they started picking on me .
Bee came out then and scared them away . Then he carried me here to the hospital . I think I passed out somewhere along the way because that's the last thing I remember ."
I finished my recount and sat stiffly . I know I had omissioned alot but if I had said anything more mom would have been filled with rage and a fury like nobody's business .
Not that she was doing well right now . Her face was the image of rage . She held her hands in small fists and was shaking her head slowly as if having a mental debate within herself . Then she turned to Bee ,
" Is that really what happened , Bee ?" she asked him and I felt my hurt lurch . If he said everything that really happened I would be punished for keeping it out of the story .
I looked at Bee with a look of apprehension but I hid it well so Mom wouldn't notice .
Bee looked at her and then at me , and back again at her .
" Yes , that is what happened . " he said and I felt relief , " It's just as the nymph said . "
My relief instantly died to mortification .
He just called me that nickname of his to my mom !?
I felt faint again .
" Nymph ? " She asked him confused and he looked at me pointedly .
She then turned to me , " He calls you nymph ? " she asked with raised eye brows .
I nodded my head , it was unavoidable . He called me that alot , better to get it off my chest .
" Why , Who is he to you ? " Gus put in again and I was begrudgingly reminded he was here .
" Because ... he's my hero . He saved me . " I said in explaination and I smiled at Bee ruefully .
My mom looked at us and then at doctor Fishyton who had been watching the whole exchange . She raised a brow questioningly at him and he smiled and gave a shrug .
What did that mean ? I thought looking at them .
" Well , I'm going to get those boys and teach them a lesson ." Mom said with determination . I didn't try to stop from this , it wouldn't work .
I was only happy she didn't doubt me or my story . And thank gosh , Bee hadn't said everything that had happened . I was going to deal with the other issue by myself . That's why I hadn't told her anything about the blog or Mrs Wen . It would be too much drama .
" I'm glad things are cleared up . " Dr Fishyton said and signed to mom ," As for Yuree here . You can take him home tommorow evening , if your lucky . And if not , then on Sunday morning . Right now though , he needs rest and plenty of it . I'll tell you about the expenses down stairs . Now let's go , hospital visiting hours are almost over . "
He waved his hand at the door showing everyone should leave . Mom smiled at me and stroked my cheek before leaving , but there was a dark glint in her eyes that belied her calm smile.
" See you kid . " Gus and turned to walk out of the room . He hadn't even asked how I was doing , he had barely said three sentences .
But whatever , atleast now I could get some more rest . I was more tired than I had put on .
I turned my head to get some more sleep and then I saw Bee still sitting on his chair .
He didn't look like he was leaving .
" Umm young m- Bee . You have to leave now , hospital visiting hours are almost done. " Dr Fishyton said and touched Bee's shoulder .
But Bee didn't seem to sense it . He looked at me instead .
" Umm Bee , I need to sleep now . You can come see me tomorrow if you want . " I said slowly and I saw a sad look come into his eyes . I felt bad then , I felt like I was kicking him out and maybe that's how he saw it .
" Bee umm I really want to see you again . So make sure you come really soon tommorow . Okay ? " I said with a smile , to make him feel better and he nodded his head.
Was it me or did he seem to smile back ?
He got up then and then he turned around and looked at Dr Fishyton .
" Please help the nymph feel better ." I heard him say and Dr Fishyton grinned amused again .
Oh boy , that nickname is going to be trouble , I thought wryly .
" Absolutely . He'll be alright and you two can continue ... doing what you were doing . " Dr Fishyton said jokingly and I blushed crimson blood .
Oh my gosh ! Why me !?
Bee didn't seem to notice the joke but nodded seriously .
Did he want us to continue what we had been doing ? I thought , but which part ? The face touching or ... the kiss ?
I felt myself flush even more and I bit my lip again.
Please leave ! my mind shouted , I'm on fire here ! Have mercy !
Bee looked at me one last time and then he walked out of the door with doctor Fishyton .
I sighed and lay back on the bed more comfortably .
Thank gosh , they were gone .
I closed my eyes hoping to drift away but instead I saw a image of Bee looking at me .
I groaned , I was going to sleep restlessly . I just knew it .
And I did , I slept restlessly all night . My mind filled with images of a dark figure with even darker hair .