Priccy was stuck between calling the manager at the restaurant where they worked or to drag Annabelle forcefully to receive treatment. She was always calculative and never wanted to bother anyone with her sickness. In her life,she never wanted to make others worry about her. This made it difficult for Priccy to make a decision. Strolling towards the bedroom,she picked up her phone from the small table to call the Manager to atleast prepare for the worst outcome. Dialling the number,the call was picked at the first ring. " Good morning manager,this is is Priccy calling,I want to inform you that Annabelle isn't okay and wouldn't be able to report to work today." Priccy said with sadness audible in her voice. " It's okay you two can consider this as your off because you've always been hardworking girls, let's hope for Annabelle to get well,see you next time." The manager replied softly hunging up the call. This new discovery made Priccy shocked because the waitresses at the restaurant always talked about the manager like the reincarnation of the devil. " I should never trust the so called rumours." She thought to herself and went back to the living room where Annabelle was still clutching her stomach. Her complexion was worse than before and her body emitted coldness. This made Priccy to panick with fear visible in her eyes. Getting her bag,supported Annabelle who was slowly losing consciousness. She had a small flame but was heavy. Beads of sweat appeared on priccy's forehead with a rugged breathing, taking several steps at a time ,she managed to drag Annabelle to a small clinic to get treatment before anything else. When they reached the clinic,the heart rate of priccy had increased several times because of carrying Annabelle on her back. This is the scene the nurse witnessed who was washing gloves outside. Upon seeing this,she hurried and helped priccy placing Annabelle on the small bed. " Nurse my friend complained about her stomach but suddenly the situation worsened in the morning." Priccy explained to the nurse who went to call the doctor because she wasn't allowed to diagnose the patient without the doctor's knowledge. The doctor came with glasses on his eyes,a white coat adorning his beautiful figure. Upon drawing blood from Annabelle's veins,he took it to the small laboratory in the clinic. Priccy who was left with Annabelle who was right away hooked on drip sighed wondering if the heavens where punishing them. She sat on the stool in the right corner of the room drifting to sleep. It wasn't until footsteps approached that she groggily woke up. But the appearance of the silhouette made her already pent up emotions to burst out. "shhhh, you might wake up Annabelle." Amir embraced Priccy who was already soaking his shirt with tears. Looking up,her entire body felt at peace because she was almost breaking down when she witnessed Annabelle who used to be strong but laying on the small bed with her eyes closed like she was just sleeping. " But how did you know that we were here because I didn't inform you?" .Priccy asked with a curious gaze. It was your neighbor who informed me about Annabelle's situation,I couldn't imagine your small flame carrying Annabelle." Amir replied softly almost melting priccy's heart. Hugging Amir tightly, Priccy sniffed Wondering what a caring boyfriend she got. " Stay here as I get breakfast for you because I know you always forget to eat which makes me worried." Amir said taking strides outside the door. On his way he coincidentally met the nurse who's face had turned to a shade of pink. " OMG! ,I have never in my life met such a handsome guy,the shirt clung to his body showing his biceps. The pants hugging his straight long legs. When it comes to his sexy lips you feel like they are inviting you to have a taste of them. But Amir was busy scrolling his phone and never paid attention towards the nurse who was day dreaming. The nurse felt pity for herself because such a good man could never give her a second glance. Holding a tray,she entered the room where the patient was with her friend and infused more medicine into the drip. " Nurse when will she wake up because it has been several hours ever since she lost consciousness." Priccy said with sadness. " It's all about the patient's will to live because sometimes such scenarios are beyond our capability." The nurse said before going back to the reception. Amir went to a nearby kiosk shop and bought lucozade, minute maid and Madeira cakes from Ntake bakery. Paying the bill,he went back to the small clinic. Bypassing the reception,the nurse who almost had a heart attack from the way Amir was walking. Even his slight movement can leave women gawking at his handsomeness. Entering the room,he saw Priccy who was checking out photos in the gallery. " My boyfriend is so handsome, even if I spend twenty four hours with him I still can't get enough of him,I think I should take control of the situation before someone decides to sneak in his bed." Priccy thought in her mind. Clearing his throat,he scared Priccy who almost dropped her phone. " What have you been watching hmmm?" Amir asked with teasing tingled in his voice. Embarrassment was all over Priccy's face who started stuttering in her speech. " it was- na na nothing." Priccy said trying to hide her phone at the back. " it's fine as long as you don't look at some other guy's body behind my back unless you want me to teach you a lesson." Amir said smirking. This sentence sent shivers down Priccy's spine because the last time she provoked him,she couldn't even lift a single finger. Annabelle who was lying on the small bed started flickering her fingers and it was Priccy who caught her action and went to call the doctor. The doctor came in tow with the nurse following behind. Checking Annabelle's vitals, everything seemed okay. Turning towards Priccy,he said " the results are out and your friend seems to have a cute ulcers, it's better she eats on time because the situation might worsen if not properly taken care of." He handed them the documents and Amir went with the doctor to clear the bill. Priccy sighed knowing that she was partly responsible for her friend's situation. If she could keep a keen eye on Annabelle this wouldn't have happened. Amir came back and witnessed Priccy crouching down with tears streaming her face. " The moment am out of your sight you cry like a baby, how will I handle you when we get one for ourselves." Amir carried her in princess style placing her on the nearby stool. " I just feel like I haven't done enough for Annabelle, even when we're at work she sometimes helps with my shift especially when those other waitresses bully us." Priccy said while sniffing.
Waking up,I tried adjusting my eyes to the light in the room but was surprised to see my hand hooked to a drip. Carefully observing my surroundings it's when I saw my bestie who was crying in her boyfriend's arms. This scene brought a smile to may face that had some how regained it's glow. My throat burnt like hell and it was difficult to make a sound. At that moment while I was trying to sit up, the tray fell down scaring the cozy couple.
" Thank goodness you're okay,I was worried sick when I saw you losing consciousness. So how are you feeling hmmm,we can call the doctor if you aren't okay." Priccy asked showing concern for her friend who blinked several times to catch up with Priccy. " Am fine, just get me a glass of water." Annabelle requested before thanking Amir for taking care of them. " You shouldn't thank me, it's what I should do as a brother-in-law." Amir said leaving Annabelle embarrassed because of the title. Priccy brought the glass of water handing it to Annabelle. Sipping the cool water that brought her to life. " By the way Priccy have you had anything to eat ever since morning because the sun is already fading away." Annabelle asked like a typical mother.
Priccy nodded her head. Since the drip was already finished, they checked out ot the clinic and went straight home. Annabelle went to her bedroom and took a warm shower before joining the couple at the dining table. Annabelle's bowl contained chicken soup and vegetables since her stomach was still weak to handle heavy meals. Amir who was feeling Priccy with love filled in his eyes almost made it difficult to Annabelle who was still single but to be fed with dog food. Finishing her meal,she decided to give space to the lovebirds who couldn't get enough of each other. Clicking on various emails,she read the them before taking a short nap.