COLOR OF FATE; Sour Honey
SCARLET
I
had my eyes closed, trying not to think of the worst, trying to keep the
positive spirit alive but it was just too hard. It was just too hard, rushing Michelle
to the hospital she wasn't breathing no more. It’s like everything just crushed
down. A soft tap on my shoulder brought me back to life. I looked up & it
was Faith. He had been the one to help us drive Michelle to the hospital.
Him:
take… its coffee.
I
took the disposal cup he was handing me. Mom was sitting beside me with her
hands on her face while Twanda sat on the floor.
Me:
Thank you.
He
was holding two more disposal cups. He looked at me then mom.
Me:
Mama!
I
said as I softly rubbed her hand. She removed her hands from her face & her
eyes were red. She was trying so hard to be strong. I had called her
immediately after we arrived here.
Faith:
I bought you coffee ma’am.
She
slightly moved her lips, trying to smile but it was nothing close to a smile.
Her:
Thank you son.
She
said taking the coffee, the other cup he gave it to Twanda. We sat there
waiting for the doctors to tell us what's going on. Finally when the doctor
came, we all stood up, praying & hoping that she was still with us.
Dr:
It’s such a miracle that she’s still with us.
That
was a relief, I finally could breath.
Dr:
We couldn't find anything wrong with her.
Faith:
How come?
Dr:
We also are failing to understand but we are going to keep her in tonight, just
for observation.
Mom:
is my baby going to be ok?
Dr:
We believe so, you can go in to see her… have a good day.
He
said then walked away.
Mom:
Thank you Lord Jesus!
Twanda:
let's go
They
walked away leaving me with Faith.
Him:
How are you feeling?
Me:
Relieved obviously.
Him:
Can we start afresh? on a clean plate?
Before
I could respond, his phone started ringing. He took a few steps away from me as
he answered but I could hear.
Him:
Hello. I was busy… it doesn't matter because I don’t care… she doesn't want &
neither do I…. She’s your wife not mine…. You can't be serious, you marry
someone on my behalf then you want me to play happy family with that person…..
I'm not going to & that's that!
He
then hung up then turned to me. He looked rather surprised to find me still
standing where he left me. Probably he expected me to go.
Him:
about that-
Me:
I don’t like you! I'm just tolerating you right now because you helped me &
my family. If it wasn't for that I would have long insulted you & your
whole family. Leave me alone, you not my type either way so please!
Him:
Carl..-
Me:
Carl? you stalking me?
Him:
I had to know..
Me:
Whatever.. Please stay away from me, you are irritating me.. go try your wife.
I
said walking away, I didn't like him & that was a fact. I walked to the
ward Michelle was. Mom was holding her hand while Twanda brushed her hair. She
was sleeping & she looked peaceful. I still couldn't understand what
happened, something like that has never happened to Michelle. After a while we
left & went home. I didn't see Faith anywhere & I was rather happy I
didn't see him.
