A Pieceful family

A small victory

My head feels heavy. It is due to the party we had last night. The loud noises. What time is it? I get hold of the nearest mobile phone. 4.37 am, so it would be morning soon. And why is Sunday 2 days away? I am already tired of college. I try to sleep but my mind races back to Sarah, Johan. We had such a perfect family. Why did this happen? Now I just have Sam. I turned to face the other side of the bed to hug her, but there was no one. Why is Sam not on her bed?

Woke up the next morning and enquired with Sharon about this
"Oh, Kat she called me last night and said she won't be back home. But she was safe. She would let us know soon the reason. Don't worry and get ready for school."

And we are now walking to school. No car ride today. Olivia was absent too which made the day extra boring. But lectures did come to an end.

I was on the way to return home when I noticed police vans parked at a distance. Are police opening the case again? I didn't go further and rushed back to Sharon's home.

I saw Sam's car parked, so she was home. I got inside to question her about everything, but the environment was different. Sam was seated on the couch. Sharon was standing opposite to her. Both were crying. I asked her the reason and Sam replied

"Kat you remember Jacob was always weak, he got tired easily and had constant headaches, dizziness, and stuff. We thought it to be something normal. But he was fighting a brain tumor, it was cancerous. He revealed it to me some years ago but said it was nothing to worry about as he was already under chemotherapy. Things went on normally until he gave me a big shock a year ago. He said that the chemotherapy was not working and they couldn't opt for surgery. It was not possible because the tumor was not located in a place accessible for operation. He just had a year maximum. I was so heartbroken and thought of spending as much time as possible with him. "

Now it does justify why Sam was always in a bad mood for the past 1 year. She loved Jacob more than anyone and anything, so this news would have shattered her. And also she didn't share it with anyone. Kept it in her heart this whole time. Sam, I can't imagine the pain you went through. She continued again

"I just prayed for some miracle. I was scared to lose him. He is important. And finally, a miracle did happen. He did many tests and 2 days ago it was said that the surgery was possible. Yesterday he went through that surgery. And now he is finally alright. I .... I am so grateful. I thought it to be impossible...but he is fine now."

And she just let out all the tears she had stored in her heart for God knows how long. Sharon hugged and comforted her. I too had tears in my eyes.

We decided to go and meet him in the hospital. I hate hospitals, but I did go with them. As soon as we entered his ward, I saw him lying on the bed. He is pale and weak but at least his smile seems real. After such a long time there was some happiness in the air.

Jacob is speaking now "Samantha, this would not have been possible without you. "

"I would always be by your side." was Sam's reply.

Sharon said, "Why was I kept in the dark about this?"

She is in tears and was not able to complete her speech.

Jacob said, "Sharon I am sorry, I didn't want you to be in stress for me."

"Let us now move on from this depressive talk. Jacob is getting discharged from the hospital today, so how about a party tomorrow? At your house Sharon? What says?" Sam was trying to lift the environment.

" I am in." was Sharon's response

I left the ward, cause 1. I don't like the vibe of the hospital. 2. I wanted some fresh air and personal space.

I am now sitting on a bench in the garden which is approximately 16 meters away from the hospital. Thinking about the conversation we had in the hospital. Is Sam being serious about the party? Did she forget about the events which took place just 5 days ago? Doesn't she remember Mom as I do? Now tears are flooding from my eyes. Does mom haunt her too, the same way she does me in my dreams? I just feel too low to do anything. Saaraaaahh I need you now. You did guide me on what to do in every circumstance but you forgot to mention what should I do without you. I am weak.

I didn't realize I was asleep in the park. When I woke up I saw Sam sitting beside me. She noticed I was awake.
"I am sorry Sam for the sudden departure from the hospital. Let us go back home.."

"The sunset is beautiful right?"

She took my palms in her hand. And we both just sat there looking at the sunset.

SILENCE