I must have waited in the OR for how long I don't know until my phone rings. It was the ringing that brought me back to reality. it was Ava's teacher
Oh my god!
time must have gone for Ava's teacher to be calling me.
hello, Ms. Goodness
Hi, Mrs Johnson . I wanted to let you know that your daughter Ava had a wonderful day at school, but I noticed you were a bit late for pickup.
I'm sorry about that. There is a lot going on right now.
I will call my friend, Amy to help me pick her up.
ok, that's fine
hope you are alright, ma'am
yes, I am fine
thanks for asking
Also, thanks for letting me know.
you welcome ma'am
bye.
let me quickly call Amy to help me pick Ava.
Hey Amy,
hey Ana
Are you alright?
you aren't sounding well
oh Amy! it is John
he is in the hospital.
what?
What happened?
he had an accident on-site, and he is in surgery
oh, mine
Let me come to you.
no pls,
better still help me pick Ava from school.
I will really appreciate that.
ok, I will
I will leave right away.
see you later.
bye.
after I dropped the call
I knew that time was far gone, past 3 pm,
I am tired, exhausted, and restless.
I walked towards the sliding doors of OR and stood there. not up to 10mins the doctor came out.
doc,
How is my husband?
I am sorry ma'am, he couldn't make it.
what?
I'm sorry that despite our efforts, we couldn't save your husband. He passed away during the surgery.
No, this can't be happening.
How...
how did this happen?
I know this is incredibly painful. The fall caused severe internal injuries, and despite our best efforts in surgery, his condition deteriorated. We did everything we could, and I'm truly sorry for your loss. We have counselors available if you'd like someone to talk to during this difficult time.
No, this can't happen.
John, you promised to stay till Ava gets old.
how do I explain this to her.
No, no, it can't be true. He can't be gone.
I understand this is devastating. I'm so sorry for your loss. If there's anything I can do or if you need support, please let me know.
I don't know how to go on without him. We had plans, a future together.
It's okay to feel overwhelmed. Grieving takes time, and there's no right way to navigate it. We have grief counselors available to help you cope with this immense loss.
I am lost
How did life take such a cruel turn?
Just yesterday, we were making plans, dreaming of the future. Now, he's gone. The echoes of his laughter linger in my mind, a painful reminder of what once was. How do I navigate this world without him? The silence in our home is deafening. Every corner holds memories, and each one feels like a stab in the heart. I never imagined facing life alone, John.
here I am,
grappling with a reality I never wanted.
What do I do now? How do I pick up the pieces of a shattered life and find a way forward????
while Aliana was lost in a world of her own.
Amy and Ava walked towards her
Ava jumps excitedly, calling Mommy Mommy
you forgot to come pick me up in school today...
Amy knew something was wrong.
she couldn't have guessed.
she looked at Ana
and muttered.
what happened?
It is John, he is gone!
what...
what happened
I don't know Amy.
one moment, he was here the next he is gone..
she hugs Ava,
Ava, everything is gonna be okay.
within seconds, everything thing went blurred in her eyes
she fell and was unconscious.
doctor...
nurse...
Can anyone pls help me.
a nurse rushed towards Amy
ma'am what happened?
I don't know, she just fell.
immediately, they took her to the emergency wards
and set an IV for her.
Amy kept pacing up and down with Ava sleeping on her arms.
.
all she kept muttering was how this happened?
she looked at the time it was past 8 pm. Ava hasn't eaten. She took Ava downstairs to get her something to eat. Then she got some soup for Aliana.
When she came back to the ward, Aliana was nowhere.
Where did she go?
nurse, excuse me
the lady that was here, where did she go?
I don't know. Let me ask
she asked another nurse
oh, that lady that lost her husband.
when she woke up, she was looking dazed!!
and she kept muttering something like,
wanting to see him...
so a nurse took her to the morgue where her husband's body was laid.
Amy went there,
she waited and watched Ana for a while
Then she called her name...
Ana, Ana, come you have to take something please....
you have to be strong for Ava, okay?
Ana quietly followed her and went back to the ward.
sat down and started scooping the soup into her mouth.
Ana, could you like to see a counselor?
Silent......
I am suggesting this because I recall what you went through when you lost your parents, too.
Ana, can you hear me?
Yes, Amy, I can hear you.
I am just ...
tears rolled down her eyes....
I don't know what I am thinking
Amy...
this moment the people I love are here....
the next, they just disappear on me without a proper goodbye.....
Amy hugged her, "Don't worry, honey
Everything is going to be fine....
when Amy?
I thought John was my happy ending?
She kept hugging and consoling her.
She carefully lay her down on the bed.
She adjusted the bed.
not long after she slept.
her phone started ringing.
Amy carefully picked up her phone
While laying Ava beside her.
Hello Mrs Johnson.....
Hello, sorry Mrs Johnson is sleeping.
This is her friend Amy,
ok Amy, could you tell her that I called. It is Mr Cory, from Mr Johnson's office. I heard what happened, and extend my condolences to her.
Ok Mr Cory she will hear, thanks for calling.
She hang up the phone and sat down,
She just hopes that Ana will be fine.
The next morning Aliana was looking better though still haggard but wasn't looking lost like the previous day.
Good morning Amy,
Good morning Ana, how are you today?
Better I guess.
Oh! Amy! thanks for everything.
I brought breakfast for you and Ava, and don't tell me you are not eating, you only had soup yesterday, pls Ana, you have to have something....
Amy carried Ava and fed her with the food. after which she went to clean her up.
Ana did the same she gathered herself and muttered this is not time for me to show weakness I have to be strong for me and Ava.
She went to arrange for the burial rite and everything so he can be buried.
She went to settle the bills, and was told that it had been settled.
By who pls?
One Mr Sabestain,
Oh ok that is my husband's PA
She left and called him
Hello.. Sabestain
Hello Mrs Johnson i am sorry about your loss, Mr Johnson means alot to us all.....
Thanks,
I was there yesterday but you were resting,
Yeah I was…
Also I will take care of everything at the company for now.
Ok thanks.
Also the final rite is tomorrow by 9am .
Alright no problems.
Bye
She walked towards the ward she has been staying to tell Amy about the arrangement.
So they could go home.
Ava, did you have fun with aunty Amy?
Yes Mom but Daddy promised me to go to the amazement park yesterday.
Ava come here, seat with mommy and she patted beside her so she could sit.
Ava mommy wants to tell you an interesting story….
Ok mommy
Remember I used to tell you how grandma and grandpa turned to angels and they watch over us?
Yes …
Daddy has gone to join them too...
Oh really? but I won't be able to see him anymore,
Yes but you can see me right.
From now on I will be your best buddy….
Amy looked at both of them and sniffed trying not to cry but it was not easy.
She ended up sobbing silently while walking away leaving the mother and daughter duo.