Bliss

Critical moments

We got to the hospital and she was immediately wheeled to a ward. I had her phone with me so I took the opportunity to call Greg again and this time he answered

"Hello Viv, I'm so sorry, I came back to the eatery but didn't find any of you..."

"This is Roland"

"Okay, Roland I'm sorry for keeping you guys, I had to meet a client on short notice and I didn't get the chance to call to let you know, everything happened so fast"

"it's fine..."

"But where's Vivian, I hope she's not angry?"

"She was really worried about you because you kept so long and went out to look for you, but she was hit by a car..."

"Oh no no no...where are you now?"

"At the hospital, where she works"

" I'm on my way_ and J.J?"

"He's here with me at the OPD, he was really shaken up because of his mum I think but he's fine now"

"Oh my God, please give me about 10 minutes I should be there"

"No problem bro"

"Thank you"

Greg's POV
I don't know if I'd be able to forgive myself if something happened to Vivian. I refused to even think in that direction, she would be okay and all this would soon be behind us. I should have called to at least let her know I was meeting a client and to wait for me, she wouldn't have had the need to look for me outside.
"Father I commit Vivian into your care, be the doctor that attends to her, there would be no mistakes in treating her and she would wake up strengthened and in perfect health and please protect her in Jesus' name. Amen!" I prayed as I drove to the hospital. Immediately I got there I saw the doctor approaching.

"Good afternoon gentlemen...good afternoon doctor, how's my cousin?... she's_to be honest, she's not in good shape... what's the matter?...her right leg was sprained and she may need assistance in walking after recovery for some weeks or months depending on how fast she recovers...okay is that all?...her eyes were also affected, but we operated on it immediately so let's be hopeful that she would be able to see when the bandages are taken off...thank you doctor can we see her now?...no but later, we sedated her so she's not awake...no problem"

All the while I kept listening to the doctor when Roland was speaking to him and all I could do was pray in the spirit, I didn't want to respond to the situation carnally. J.J was asleep on the chair and I went to sit beside him, carried him and placed him on my laps. That action woke him up

"Hey champ, you're awake...daddy, where did you go?... I'm sorry son, I had to meet a client and I kept too long... Daddy don't worry Aunty Vivian would wake up again...yes son, she would... I prayed for her and told God not to let her leave like mummy...she won't okay?_she would wake up soon...okay" he drifted off to sleep again. I saw another gentleman sitting close to us and Roland told me he was the owner of the car that hit Vivian
"I'm really sorry for this, I was a bit distracted and didn't see her crossing the road... it's fine, all that matters now is that she gets better... I'll foot the bill...no need for that, I'd take care of it... please allow me to, it's the least I can do, it would put my mind at ease...okay if you insist...thank you, anyway my name is David... I'm Greg...nice to meet you, I wish it wouldn't have been under these circumstances...yeah same here".

He took his leave and Roland asked me to also go home to get some rest
"I'm not leaving Vivian here, I feel like it's my fault she's here in the first place...you know it's not, fine she went out to look for you but things went sideways, it happens besides it's getting late and J.J needs to sleep on a bed, I don't think your laps are doing him justice... you're right but let's come to an agreement...okay?... I'd take J.J home, freshen up and ask my mum to come over to my place to be able to look after him, then come back immediately to replace you so that you could also rest for awhile before morning...you want to stay the night with her?...yes I do...okay, but call me if you need anything... I will... I'll just let her parents know when I get home and tell them she's getting better, they would probably want to come over tomorrow...okay, that's fine, let me take this champ home...okay, see you later".

I rushed home and quickly put J.J in bed before calling my mum to let her know what happened, my dad opted to come with her and stay the week instead of a night so that I wouldn't have to worry about J.J's wellbeing, I accepted the offer because I would need to be going to the hospital often till Vivian is discharged. I freshened up and got a change of clothes before my parents arrived

"Hello son...hello Dad, thank you so much for coming...you're welcome, I can tell this lady is very important to you...of course, she's my friend...we would like to meet her when she's fully recovered...well, mum already did in church, I brought her to a program...okay so how come I didn't get to meet her?...dad it was a women's program...oo ok, I see, anyway let's not keep you, take care...thank you dad, mum?...yes son, we'll be praying for Vivian...thank you, I love you both, you're the best...we love you too".

I got to the hospital and didn't see Erasmus at the OPD so I went ahead to ask the receptionist for Vivian's room number which she gave me. When I got there Roland was coming out of the room
"I came to check on her, she's awake...oh that's great, we thank God...yes we do... how's she holding up?... she's strong...I know...she just wanted to know if we found you and if you're okay...okay, let me go in and see her then... alright, I'd take my leave...okay, thanks bro...one more thing Greg...yes what is it?...thank you for caring for her... you don't need to thank me...see you later...sure".

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