Adanike

chapter eleven

The doctors rush him in,I am sitted at the reception,and I let the tears flow freely for some reason it's not sadness,I feel confused,but not sad,I bend my head and soon I'm off to sleep, I feel a tap on my shoulders,it's the nurse probably,so I jump off my chair and clean my face and blink my eyes so I can see properly,

"So what's wrong?,why was his eye bleeding?, Tell me...."

I then realize it's Gabriel standing in front of me,before I could even say anything,he wraps me in his arms,and rocks me side to side,he raises my head and kisses my forehead,he rubs my back,no words,no questions,just comfort,he leads me back to the chair and I put my head on his shoulder and close my eyes,when I open them,I then ask him how he knew,he explains everything,how he was calling my phone and I wasn't picking,so he taught I was busy and called later but I wasn't still picking so,when Tochi came back home he inquired from the neighbor when he called again they boys were able to pick the call and he knew everything and decided to rush down to see us,I decided to tell him how everything happened,he was silent all through,

"But you know what?"he started after I had finished talking,

"It's going to be ok at the end"
I just nodded,with half believe,he then entangled our fingers,and held them firmly,just immediately the doctor arrived and called us in.

And as usual I could barely make what he was saying,the doctor was very detailed,explaining everything as it happened, all I really want to hear now is a solution,how do we go from here?,what do we do now?,after a few more medical related words and explanations,I'm still waiting for the 'after all procedures and options weighed and carefully debated we have come to a conclusion',that's when he really gets a solution out of his mouth,for all the times we've known him,he has always been like that, keeping you at the edge of his office chair for minutes and explaining stuffs like you went to med school with him,

"...After all procedures and options weighed and carefully debated,we have come to a conclusion that the surgery failed and cannot be repeated on the same patient,as explained some minutes ago his....." I can barely makeout what he is saying,my brain begins to wonder,I feel my hands gently squeezed, I remember Gabriel is in the room with me,his presence is needed right now,all my fears stay at the tip of my lip,my mouth feels heavy,and shut,but this question has to come out,I blink my eyes and raise my head up and see the doctor still explaining,

"Does...does?"
I stammer

"Does that mean he won't see again?"
"I'm so sorry Ada,but,yes Papa's eyes are too weak to take another surgery"
I move to get up,but, Gabriel hold me down with a firm grip,and puts my head on his chest,this time I don't cry,I just sit and listen to his heartbeat,where had I gone wrong,why didn't God do this for me,his word says he healed the blind,he restored their sight,had my prayers not been enough,had my words been wrong,were my works not enough, prayer with works wasn't it how it was supposed to be to receive the miracle,what more did he want to take,he has taken her,ok leave him healthy for us is that too much I ask?,I heard the doctor saying something about the high blood pressure issue getting worse if not taken care of.
Gabriel leads me outside and we are allowed to see Papa,he sits quietly on the bed his legs off and already in his sandals,the doctors had asked he stays a little for supervision.but he refused I don't even argue cause I know he would win,I introduce him to Gabriel,he mumbles a response,we lead him to the car, since Gabriel offered to take us home.

They say when life gets tough get tougher,I'm trying, I'm seated in a tricycle but it's making the noise of a motorcycle,I can't see the face of the driver,I realize I'm the driver,the road is smooth and bumpy at some level then it gets rough,I'm trying to maintain balance but the vehicle keeps swerving to the side,I'm getting it on track,it swerves again,no,no,no....ohh my God I  see the hole ahead deep and black,the tricycle doesn't swerve again just when I need it to,it heads for the ditch,fast and ruggedly,I'm going to die,I leave the steering and close my eyes with my palm fear gripping the soul in my heart,which is pounding furiously....before it land in the ditch,it swerves to the right on its own,the stops with a dangerous force,I open my eyes startled, to see Gabriel tapping my shoulders,

"Hey,watsup?,you look really scared"

"No, nothing I think it's a bad dream"I adjust in the car seat,to see the worry lined in his eyes

"Oh,it's the lateness and situation,will you be fine?"

"Yeah I would,I just need to rest"

"Ok,let's get papa in"

I pull the curtain over the rooms and step into the parlour, Gabriel is seated on his favourite chair,eyes trained on a picture of mum hanging on the wall,

"She's beautiful"

"Yeah she is"

"You look just like her"

"Thank you"I reply,a tired smile on my face,he gets up,moves toward me in light steps,and takes both of my hands in his,

"Let's pray"he closes his eyes in serious concentration,I can't stop looking at him,neither can I hear the words,

"......oh lord,you said in your word that your yoke is easy and your burden light,dear Jesus,grant sufficient grace to your daughter and this family,and let all glory be returned to you.Amen"he opens his eyes to see me staring,

"What?"

"Nothing....I....I..was just wondering why you called later today?

"Ehhh.. nothing serious,mamas 70 years anniversary is coming soon,I wanted to ask if you would like to come for the Thanksgiving at chruch,but it's fine you can decline I understand.."he tells me,I didn't actually want to ask him that,but im glad I did,I could make use of a few distractions,and though he says I shouldn't bother his eyes are saying,'I hope you can try to come',

"Wow, congrats,I could make use of a few distractions,I'll be there"

"Wow,ok I'll come pick you up"

"No,just give me the address, I'm sure you have a lot of things to do"

"I'll come pick you myself,common"

"Thank you"

"You are highly welcome"

Chapter 11 people,I know I'm not updating frequently but I'll try never the less, school is not easy,but I'll update soon, please vote🌟, thank you 🤩