Chapter 6
Tuesday, 2:00pm, Milestone General Hospital
Why do I think I have a sudden phobia for prison cells; could someone please tell me what it means when you're a prime suspect for an attempted murder case.
I can't even think straight at work, 5 out of 5 total patients have complained of my poor work ethics so far, and the Head Doc. has instructed that I go home if I feel a bit unprofessional today; or whatever he meant.
I'm neither allowed to go home, nor am I allowed to leave work till the case is settled, says Cassie.
I've been called for several for questioning in custody, of which I never failed to honour any.
So guess what, in two days time if I can't get enough evidence to prove myself innocent, I'll be taken to jail and afterwards trialled in court, and I haven't gotten a rational lawyer to stand by me ; mainly because Valentina bribed all the lawyers I've gotten so far, not to take my case.
'Miss Vie, someone is here to see you.' Chianti says, the moment she enters the room.
The police sure don't have pity when it comes to invading personal space; I mean taking me to prison when I'm still at work, is so lowly of them.
I wonder what they really want from me this time.
'Tell whoever it is that I don't wish to talk with them during my work hours,'I say with a hint of anger in my tone.
'Ma'am he says it's ur-,'
'My shift ends in 5 hours, If it's that urgent, then tell them to leave a message on my direct line,' I cut in, handing my business card to her. 'Only patients are allowed to see me for now.'
I know Chianti probably feels terrible today, I've been dishing out hard words to her like they were stored in Santa's bottomless sac ; I wonder how she hasn't burst yet.
He? I thought the police usually come in troops, could they probably have sent only one constable this time, or could it be someone else.
I think I should just get a peak, just a little, to see who exactly I'm dealing with here, it might be a God sent lawyer, or even Ayer.
I watch Chianti leave my office in the lowest of moods, but see her stop right in front of my office to talk to someone.
'Could it be -' I pause and walk slowly to my window.
Finn? At least that's who I think I see,this cannot be happening, it's been three brutal days, he didn't even bother checking up on me to see if I had died; not like we had an opportunity to exchange contacts or anything of that sort.
I had thought of trying to get hold of him to prove my innocence , then again Val. might make the police think he's my accomplice, he deserves a better life than being my beloved inmate.
I quickly close the window curtains to avoid his sharp eyes from seeing me; if I had one wish now , it would be that we never crossed paths again .
In Sia's ward
I go ahead to check Sia's vitals, its stable , but I wonder why she isn't awake yet, even if the whole world would blame me , Sia wouldn't.
'Ivvy, when do you think she'll wake up,' Jim asks .
For a minute I was oblivious of his presence; turns out that Jim wasn't Finn. Within the past few minutes of my arrival to the ward , I've had to watch a one end romantic display, from a depressed lover.
I see now, the strength of true love, he and Sia would make a mind-blowing couple.
'Probably when I'm sent to rot in jail,'I answer , facing the door.
'Hey , you don't have to be so hard on yourself, especially for a crime you never committed.' Jim says with a smile.
How can he be so sure? What if I unknowingly split myself to get back at Sia for having her last home-made bagel , trust me when I say its worth killing for.
Does he know something I don't? Is he-? No , I refuse to believe there's deception in this love story.
Come to think of it , what would he stand to gain by doing this to her. Hold up, she once told me she smashed a friend's car; it turned out to be Jims'.
That's the only reasonable explanation I can come up it .
I stare at him the same way mom usually does when she knows that I took one of Peggy's candy bars.
'Tell me , why are you so sure, I mean Sia is your girl, you shouldn't even talk to me in a calm tone , I'm supposed to be in jail with your influence, then how come Valentina is doing all the hard work.' I ask.
'Only because I'm a 100% sure you're innocent, I have hard evidence that you weren't home at the time she was attacked.' Jim replies, placing his hands on my shoulders.
Yup this dude knows something; I really wish I didn't leave Sia, at least I would still have both her and probably Finn.
I look directly at the over-confident monger, a hug could end my curiosity , but then again, I'll be cheap to make out with my bestie's bf.
'Tell me all you know,' I say , not leaving out a tut.
'Not until you tell me why the rest aren't aware you were out with Finn at the time of the incident ,'
I don't talk in my sleep , and even if I did, I haven't slept for days now, asides me, no one else knows I was out with Finn; except Finn himself.
Did they cross paths, and probably bro out the truth; I mean they probably did some guy stuffs and figured it all out.
I see now that we both are destined to be one in jail; an example of an ideal couple, perrrrfecto.
'W-what are you talking about?' I ask as I bury my eyes in Sia's cover sheets.
'I know Finn, we've been buddies for some months now, he told me about everything and how its been hard to contact you for two days,and that he wants to talk to you ,' Jim says raising his eyelids and waiting for an affirmation.
I immediately look away, im very sure Finn will get in on this mess, because he also came to see Sia.
'That changes nothing, so don't bother bringing it up Jim,' I say not minding the upset face he makes.
'Whether you agree or not , my mind is set to prove your innocence, and besides I overheard Valentina informing some lawyers to make sure the case is won and you rot in jail, I can save you,' Jim says .
'And still I insist, I'm better off without your assistance,'