Chapter 28

The next morning I woke up with a slight headache and an uneasy feeling..
I called Albert and we spoke briefly.
I checked my mail to see a mail asking me that I could resume school the following week. I quickly replied to it, I had things to attend to in the mail, I was asked for certain information regarding my sponsors financial status.. I had to go to my dads room to see if I could lay my hands on something. Luckily for me, I found his most recent bank statement. I scanned it through and had them sent to through the mail.
A part of me was glad I would go face another phase of my life, something I have been dreaming of for a very long time, something I have always wanted and can not afford to miss.
Then I was also sad that my parents are not here to share in my Joy because my dad practically worked hard to ensure I gained entry to this prestigious institution so that I can help him manage his business efficiently.
And then I will greatly miss my charming prince, now that our love life is just beginning to blossom I have to leave for school but it is all for the best.
I called Albert back to inform him of the mail I received from the school.
"Hey sweetie". How are you doing he asked me"
"Hi honey" I responded.
"I thought we just spoke a while ago, is that how you miss me so much?" He teased me.
"I got some good news to share with you," I told him.
"Wow,that is good to hear, can we discuss it over lunch,in your favorite restaurant,if you do not mind. He says.
"That is okay, I do not mind.
I replied in excitement,being with Albert is one thing that gives me utmost joy, because with him ,I am sure to have fun and also a good laugh.
When I was finished speaking with Albert, I took my phone to call the private nurse I hired to look after my day. I called her several times but she did not take her calls.
I was getting ready for the lunch date when a call from the nurse came in.
"Hey nuree" I greeted.
"Good day maam," She responded.
"How is my dad doing?" I asked.
"I am sorry maam,but sir Tyler is not doing fine" She said.
Like a someone who just lost everything,I sat down on the bed, with my phone in my head, this not what I want to hear, I am tired of having to deal with one bad news or another, Now that I have decided to find my happiness again, now that I was ready to let go off all my worries
I planned going to the clinic to share the good news of my relationship and also the mail I got from the school with my dad.
"Maam, are you still there.?"
She called out to me when I did not respond.
"Um, yes I am here ,I will be at the clinic shortly"
I told her and hung up..
I quickly got dressed, I just had to look for one of my dresses that I feel most comfortable in, I had no time to start looking for the best clothes to wear.
Few minutes later after a stressful drive, maneuvering incoming vehicles and being struck, I got to the clinic,even though the trip was not so far, I felt like though I had driven for months..
I quickly went directly to my dads bed in the clinic. Unfortunately I did not meet him there in his bed.
I looked around for the hired nurse and found her in the corridor of the clinic ward where my dad was..
"Hey nurse , where is my dad,I could not find him in his bed.?"
"The doctor transferred him to the intensive care unit of the clinic.
She said looking with worry on her face.
I called one of the nurses working at the clinic to see if she could give me a detailed explanation, but she rather referred me to the doctor in charge of my dad. I went quickly straight to his office, I was glad he was in the office.
"Good day doctor" I greeted him.
"Good day maam Erica, I asked your private nurse to put a call across to you" He said.
"Yes, I just spoke with her,but I could not find my dad in his bed, so I can inquire what the problem is I told him.
"Yes,your dad was moved to the intensive care unit of the clinic, so that he could be monitored because of his current state of health" He explained"
With the look on the face of the doctor and what he just said I
became worried.
"Tell me doctor, what is the current state of his health" I asked him, looking at him in the face as though the answers were on his face.
"I am afraidhis health deteriorated," He told me.
"Why,what happened, why did his health deteriorated." I asked him several questions all at the same time.
"That is the reason we have him placed in the intensive unit, you see,he got really affected by the accident."
He tried to explain so many things to me but my brain was not ready to capture any other thing. All I wanted to hear was that my dad is fine.
"Can I see his doctor?" I asked him.
"Yes you can see him, we will just have to be very careful,you can go to the office behind to get your kits, as we are very careful.".
He said pointing to a little enclosed office behind him.
I stood up and went to the office and I met a young lady in the office, I explained to her what I came for, she put a call to the doctor and when she confirmed it from him, she gave me the necessary kits for me to go in. I wore the kits and we both proceeded to the intensive care unit.
I got there and I saw my dad through the glass.. I could see he was strongly battling for his life..
The oxygen was placed in his mouth.
"Hey dad,I just hope you get well soon, I came to give you some good news,I came to inform you that doctor Albert and I are now a couple and the school you so much wanted me to attend has approved of my entry, I wish you can get well or pretty soon so that you can come share my joy, do you think doctor Albert and I are gonna make a good couple?
I promise to study really hard when I get to my school Abroad so that I can help you with your many businesses."
Before I cout finish saying what was in my mind, I already had tears built up in my eyes. I tried as much as possible to hold it in. I needed to be strong for my dad. I need to give Him the strength to fight on. I need to give her encouragement to keep holding on.
I did not want him to feel that he has a weak daughter, I need to show him that I will be strong and there for him no matter what happens. With a strong heart and a hardened face, I wiped the tears off my eyes.
I stayed for fifteen minutes already and the lady that came with me informed me that it was time to leave. I stepped out, removed the kits and gave them back to her.
I rushed into my car to let my heart out in tears. I cried very bitterly, then I remembered I was supposed to have a lunch date with Albert., I called him to inform of the current situation.
"Oh, really sorry Baby,I am sorry you have to pass through all this, just take your time, we can always have date some other time, just take care of yourself, put yourself together and also try to get enough rest, remember if you need a shoulder to cry on, I will be readily available to lend you mine." He assured me.
Hearing these kind words from Albert made me feel a lot better. I went back into the hospital to get things sorted out with the doctor, I paid for some bills and also leased out some money for his special drugs. I spoke with my hired nurse to take good care of my dad, and she should not hesitate to inform me if my attention or anything else is needed.
I left the coins to go home. When I got to the house,I immediately went to my room to freshen up and have some rest so that I could wake up early the next morning.