Chapter 28

Zuri's POV

I arrived at the hospital almost an hour later after that terrifying call. The traffic on the road was terrible. I don't why when you want to rush somewhere is when there are roadblocks, accidents and traffic everywhere . Today's traffic was not among the worst I have ever experienced in this country. Seriously what is going on though? Is the president visiting?

There's always rush hour traffic which is normal ,that is very early in the morning when people are going to work and children to school and late in the evening when people are going back home from work and children are getting back from school. But these only occurs mornings and evenings. So why the hell is there traffic at 3pm?

Then there is random traffic caused by reckless driving and the drivers have to stop their vehicles in the middle of the road to access damage. These are the worst because you can wait for hours for them to agree. It clearly doesn't matter to them that you have somewhere else to be. You have to stay put and wait unless you can walk to your destination, then your good to go.

John told me he will meet me at the hospital. I hope he arrives soon because I really need his support right now more than ever. Am surprised we have been together for this long. That I actually miss him and need his support on a time like this. I have never dated anyone for more than a few months but with him I think we can stay together forever. If we are both up for it.

My relationship with him has been easy, a smooth ride so far. After all the bumpy relationships I have had ,being in a smooth one is good for a change. I don't miss the yelling ,the betrayal and the anger I always felt in my previous relationships. With John none of that happen. He is a mature gentle man who knows how to handle my mood swings without complaining. Now that is husband material right there.

I never considered marriage before him as I saw it was a hopeless task that will leave me bitter and divorced. But with him I see my future so clearly. I see me in a white dress ready to be called Mrs. John. The sound of a horn brought me from my fantasy.

We were stopped at the gate of the hospital and I was requested to walk the rest of the way to my destination because of the number of emergencies they were receiving. They had to keep the roads clear. I understood that and walked the rest of the way to the emergency unit.

The emergency unit was a mess. Nurses running up and down dealing with the sudden increased number of patients from the accident. Since the accident happened nearby all the patients were rushed here first for first aid before they can be taken elsewhere. Some people were crying and others groaning in pain. I despise hospitals.

I walked slowly towards the reception desk where a nurse was busy drinking tea. I don't understand how you can eat in hospital, it's disgusting. Zee told me once that when you get used to it, you can practically do anything in the hospital. I don't think I would ever come here voluntarily.

Speaking of which ,I asked the nurse which room Zee was assigned to but she informed me that Zee has not been assigned a room yet. I had to wait for them to check her injuries before they can place her in a room. Thinking of waiting here, in this chaos was giving me a headache so I gave the nurse my number so that she can inform me when they assign her a room.

I ran out of the hospital to the nearest restaurant. I have always hated hospitals. I don't have a particular incident that made me hate them but I do. I don't go to the hospital unless I have to or am forced to. And sometimes I hold on until the very last minute to go for treatment even when am sick.

Zee has had to force me to go countless of times when am sick. She literally comes and takes me to the hospital herself as she knows I will lie about going. But that doesn't stop me from refusing. I have a right to refuse treatment especially when I don't want it.

Thinking of Zee makes me feel like I am in pain. We have been friends for more than five years. She's my ride or die. I don't want to loose her ever.

" God please save my sister"

I don't even know why am praying when am not religious at all. I don't believe in prayers. Don't get me wrong, I believe their is a God but apart from that nothing. I believe things happen how they were supposed to happen and not due to some divine intervention.

Zee is the religious one between us. She is always praying for me even when I find it unnecessary . I don't believe in prayers but that doesn't stop me from asking and begging for her to be okay.

Your friend has been assigned a room. It's room 24.

The nurse did come through after all. I raced back to the hospital and found room 24 easily. I paused at the door afraid to go inside. I didn't know what to expect. What if she's badly hurt? I had not given myself time to ponder about it. I didn't ever want to think that I could possibly loose my friend.

The more I stood at that door the more I panicked. I don't think am prepared for this. My heart rate increased and a chill ran down my spine. Am so relieved when a get a text from John telling me that he is at the hospital. I text him immediately where to find me. It's a miracle he got here just in time. I think I should wait for him to get here before I go in.

I see him running to me taking the stairs two at a time. Am so happy that I won't be here alone. I won't face this alone. I will always have him by my side, for now.

He runs to me giving me a much needed hug. His warm hug calmed me down and assured me that we are in this together and that I am never alone. With his hand intertwined with mine I opened the door to the room. We both took a hesitant step forward to look inside.

They she was, sleeping silently with machines all around her. The machines were linked to her body and they kept beeping and beeping. She was covered with bandages all over, you would think that she was a mummy. The sight before me made me freeze in my step. My heart kept beating louder and louder until that was all I could hear before everything went dark.

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Marcus POV

Hearing that Zee was involved in accident shook me to the core. I realized I didn't want her dead nor living far from me. I wanted her in my life even though she betrayed my trust. It didn't matter to me. All that mattered was for her to be healthy and back in my arms.

John had texted me which room was assigned to her after he found Zuri. He said Zuri was not doing well after seeing her friend so helpless and dependent on those machines. I haven't seen her yet and I was hoping the situation was better than it sounds.

I found the room easily . I stopped at the door to listen in if there was someone inside. I opened the door to find John and Zuri seated on the only couch in the room. They were not both seated as much as Zuri was seating in his lap.

She looked sad and distraught. She might not be my biggest fan but am glad she was here with her friend.

" What the hell are you doing here?" She asked with so much venom in her voice.

I didn't respond to her as my eyes were fixed on Zee. She was sleeping so peaceful on the hospital bed. She was covered with bandages as far as I could see. The machine taking her blood pressure and temperature kept beeping and beeping. Am guessing that is a good sign.

I walked slowly to her bed side observing everything around her.

"How is she doing?"

I didn't have to look up to know that Zuri was throwing glares at my back. If looks could kill I would have been six feet under.

" They said that she slipped into a comma. A way for her body to recover without putting too much strain on her mind"

" Did they say when she will wake up?"

" It might take hours, days or even years"

Years. That is not an unacceptable answer. She has to wake up soon. I have to see her. Taking her hand in mine ,I pressed my lips on her hand. Willing for her to feel me, feel my touch and wake up .

The machine monitoring her Blood pressure started making a funny sound. The numbers on it were increasing. I had a feeling she felt me kiss her hand. Am convinced that she will wake up sooner rather than later.

I walked out of the room . I didn't want to be there any longer. I didn't want to see her in that state. I want my Zee back, the vibrant woman I care for.

John texted me that Zuri's parents will be here any second . I could wait for them if I wanted to but I was not ready for that. I want to meet them with her by my side . Outside the room I see two people a man and a woman. From their movements and the fact that they were coming towards me confirmed that they were her parents.

The woman looked tired ,sad but hopeful while the man had a blank expression on his face. The woman came towards me and stopped.

" Is this Zawadi's room?" Her voice was so soft, barely a whisper.

" Yes it is . Zuri is inside"

Her dad walked to the room while her mum stayed behind staring at me. I can tell that she is curious about my relationship with her daughter. The curiosity was all over her face. At least we know where Zee got that from.

" How do you know my daughter? If you don't mind me asking"

" She's my girlfriend"

Her eyes widened in shock from my words. Why the fuck did I say that? We are barely together. Why would I tell her mum that?

She seemed to be deep in thought probably inspecting me, her daughter's boyfriend.

" Were you leaving?"

" Unfortunately yes, I will be back later to check on her"

" I would like for us to talk later. After all this is behind us"

From her tone it was not a request but more of a command. She walked to the room and closed the door behind her.

What the fuck did I just do?