Another update!
What's going to happen to idara's mum . This is sad I gotta admit.
PS(am looking for pictures for the casts. So anyone with one or two can help.thanks)
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Femi's POV
Waking up to the sound of that alarm is the worst thing that can happen to someone especially when that person is not ready for that day.
I wasn't prepared for today , I still don't know how I want to explain to idara that am getting engaged and to not just anyone but to her archenemy.
After taking my bath, making sure I took my time I wore my uniform with a white hoodie on top.
I picked one of my Vans and wore it. Stepping out with my bag , I saw ire. He was at the end of the passage, dressing almost the same way as me.
"Have you told her?" He asked immediately making me want to punch his face.
"Ire , it's my issue and I will appreciate it if you don't disturb me about it cause I told you that I will." I said.
It was really annoying, I walked out and pulled my phone from my pocket.
I dialed idara's number but she wasn't picking.
I dialed it again and it was the same thing. Maybe she's busy . I walked to the dinning room and picked a piece of sandwich and a cup of orange juice.
Something is definitely getting wrong. Idara wasn't picking and she's also running late. Yeah she's a usual latecomer but what if something is wrong.
My eyes could not even leave the door. I stood up and walked to Liz and angel.
"Is idara missing school today?" I asked.
"She's not picking up."Liz said looking worried.
"I hope nothing is wrong." Angel said.
She probably can't even hope that than me.
Idara's POV
For the past three hours I've been sitting on the chair in the waiting room.
Mercy was sleeping beside me on one of the chairs.
Dad was just lost in thought with his head in between his hands.
He stood up when his phone rang and walked out.
I felt this urge to ease myself so I stood up too for the first time in three hours.
Walking to any door that has the toilet sign on it I heard my dad's voice.
It was breaking like as if he was about to cry.
"She has cancer , cancer of the blood.
.............. I can't just tell the kids so I lied that she had appendicitis..."
He said.
I stopped in my track to go meet him.
Mummy had cancer , cancer of the blood to be exact .
The urge to ease myself disappeared and I found myself walking outside.
I bent down and cried. Why will my mum have cancer for crying out loud.
Why?
I kept on thinking. When I figured out dad might be looking for me I decided to go back in.
Everyone was sitted just like before.
This night was too slow.
Suddenly the door opened and a nurse ran out
We all stood up but she didn't even acknowledge us.
We all stood up and watched her go . In less than five minutes she was running back in with a box in her hand.
Father Lord help us .
As if on cue , "you two should go home. I will wait here."dad said.
"I'm not leaving." I said and sat down back.
"I said you should go .you will come back tomorrow morning." Dad said again his frown deepening.
And like that I found myself curled up in a ball in my bed beside my sister.
I couldn't stop the fresh tears from falling from my face.
*Two weeks later*
"You need to resume back idara." Dad said .
I can't just resume and leave my mum here alone.
I it I knew he was right waec was starting next week.
Let me explain what happened during the last two weeks.
Mum entered coma ,and she had different types of pipes on her.
Mercy resumed last week but I just couldn't find myself leaving her alone .
Waec was about to start and I made sure to revise here. And that was what dad didn't get.
I haven't talked much to anyone. Mercy told my friends and Femi what happened so they came here last week .
I just couldn't talk , I felt lost. So I just nodded to what they all said and now dad wants me to go to school.
"I'm not going anywhere." I said back looking at the pale and thinner version of my mum.
"Am talking to you. I'm your father and what I say is final. You are resuming tomorrow. "He said
I stood up angrily and left the room.
I walked to our car and entered slamming the door angrily.
My phone chirped inside my pocket. I brought it out and saw a message from Femi .
Babe;Â idara please reply.
I know you are going through a rough time , we all do but you have to let ppl in and not just face the pain alone.
After reading it I sighed. He was right. I had to but I just don't feel like myself.
The driver parked the car and I stepped out walking inside.
I entered the sitting room and met Mercy watching a movie . Her eyes looked red like she has been crying.
"How's she doing?" Mercy asked immediately she saw me.
"The same." I muttered.
"Your friends asked about you . They are really worried." She said again.
"I know ." I said dropping myself on the soft leather chair.
"Why are you acting like you're mourning her. She's not dead . She will soon wake up.why are you acting like you're the only one. She's my mum too but you don't see me acting like she's dead. My mummy will wake up . Am sure of it." She said angrily.
She was right but she didn't know mum had cancer. I couldn't tell her.
"Mummy will wake up." I muttered back reassuring myself as a tear fell from my eyes.
"She will idara. So stop this ." She said walking to me.
"She will." I said back while forcing a smile.
"Have you eaten?" I added
"Yeah , I bought takeout on my way back home.but am still hungry." Mercy said grinning
"Glutton. Let's go out . Wait let me get dressed" I said walking to my room
I simply changed my top and decided it was time to reply Femi.
Me; I know , am sorry for locking everyone out especially you.
I'm coming tomorrow.
I also replied to everyone's question on the group chat and informed them that I would resume tomorrow.
For the first time in two weeks I walked up to my class. I entered the class, Liz was the first person to see me as she quickly stood up to hug me.
I smiled and hugged her back , angel joined after hitting the back of my head.
"Long time no see idara." Sarah and her friend said as I walked past their seat.
Daniel and Ayo also hugged me. Ire gave me a side hug.
I searched around for a particular someone and as if Liz knew she said.
"Femi isn't feeling to good."
What does she mean by that?
"Is he sick?" I asked looking around.
"No ... Yeah something like that."Angel said.
Come in can someone just explain what's happening.
"He got into a little accident yesterday. But he's fine . He will resume tomorrow." Ire said
"Where's he now?" I asked.
Am accident.maybe that was why he didn't reply me.
"He's at home. "
"Okay." I said back and sat down.
My mood which was a little high deflated quickly .
Today passed on with announcement of jamb and waec and also other exams.
Angel and Liz fed me on what I missed during the last two weeks.
****
I called Femi. Yesterday . I realized how much I missed his voice.
I haven't talked to him since the time he checked on me at the hospital.
He told me he was coming today.
"Mercy hurry up na . " I shouted after I tied the lace of my shoe.
She rushed downstairs and we both left the house.
Mum was still the same, no movement nothing nothing. She will surely wake up.
Mercy and I talked about universities until the driver parked the car and we both stepped out of the car.
Mercy waved goodnight and walked to the directions of her class.
A familiar stature was right in front of me and I didn't know when I ran to his side to hug him.
I miss him so much. I heard him chuckle as he placed one hand on my hair and another on my waist.
I pulled back minutes later.
I smiled as my eyes met his. He held my hand as we walked up the stairs.
He was looking at me while smiling , "I miss you , your smile , everything."
He said making me delighted.
If I was a white skin girl I would have looked like a tomato.
"I know am so missable. Sorry for not replying to your messages." I said .
"It's okay . I understand, so do you want to talk about it?"he asked.
I was about to start when I remembered he was in an accident yesterday.
"You got into an accident?" I asked ,
He sighed "yeah it was minor."
"What happened?" I asked immediately.
They all didn't want to tell me.
"Look ....., I was playing football the other day with another school , my former school.
They played rough and I got injured in the process. It's not a big deal."
He said .
I looked at him , not a big deal? Why will his former school just decide to play rough.
"So where did you get hurt?" I asked
"My arm." He raised his hood up to show a bandaged arm . I touched it lightly and looked up to find him looking at me grinning.
I realized we were already in our secret spot.
"So about your mum?" He asked . Making me look at him again.
I cleared my throat , "yeah she has .... She has cancer." I said .
He pulled me into a hug and held me close.
I felt secured and reassured. I closed my eyes as he rubbed my back gently.
"She's going to be fine."I heard him say.
"I hope so Femi , no I know so. She can't just die and leave Mercy and I . She will be fine." I said reassuring me.
I wonder how Femi felt when he lost his mum. He was even younger than me.
I pulled back and looked at his concerned filled face.
"How did you feel when your mum died?" I asked.
He looked across the room, "let's just say it's the worst feeling ever."
We both sat in silence for about five minutes.
"Babe I have something to say."
I heard him say. He looked so nervous, I wasn't ready for anymore surprises.
"Maybe later?" I said or more like asked.
"No , I need to say it now idara ." He said.
I looked at him , he said my name so it must be serious.
I nodded giving him the go ahead
"I'm getting......"
Gheghen ..... Will Femi tell idara that he's getting engaged.
So sorry for the late update and I want to thank all readers for reading and voting.
So I feel like giving spoilers ...
Next on the wish
"Idara follow me somewhere."
"Why?"
"To mark our last exam as reading partners."
"So where?"
"A party."
"Which party?"
"An engagement party."
Byeeeeee
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