FAITH: Lily & GOD

Chapter 19

"I'm so excited about this" Lily jumped as she and Joshua made their way to newly purchased center. "Sarah would have love to come here too" she expressed her excitement.

"I am sure, she would too. How's she feeling now? The pain reduced?"

They stopped at the end of the stairs in front of the building. Different workers could be seen carrying on with their various work, moving about.

"I don't know Joshua, I feel like she is in more pain than she's letting me know"

"Why would she want to hide that from you?" he asked.

"I am as confused as you. I know we all have secrets but the constant wincing made me notice. I don't even know how long it has been that she experiencing this pain and she wouldn't open up about it" Lily sighed in defeat.

"I do hope it's nothing too serious" Joshua said.

"Me too, she came down with a fever when we arrived from there and while we were on that trip she made me promise that her parents wouldn't know she's experiencing such pain" Joshua frowned.

"Why would she tell you that?" Lily shrugged. "Did you tell them?"

"Had no choice. Her dad was at home when we arrived and he immediately rushed her to the hospital despite her protest" Lily shook her head, a worry look on her face.

"Something happened?"

"She kept talking about a discomfort in her upper abdomen. The right side and when she said that, her dad sort of froze before I had to shake him to take her to the hospital" Lily explained.

"She's still at the hospital?" Joshua asked.

"Yes, when I visited yesterday, she told me she will be discharged soon"

They continued walking up the stairs. "She's so sure, admire her confidence" Joshua compliments.

"Would let her know when I go to meet her this evening."

"I might also come along,"

"She'll be glad" they reached the top stairs and entered through the open door to see the place looking messy and in disarray. "This place would be a wonder soon enough" Lily grinned.

"I know right?"

"Good day sir," they turned to the voice and saw a young man wearing a safety helmet with his white wife-beater stained and his face also "Looking for someone?" he asked.

"Oh no, we are the owners of these place so we just came to check how far things are going" Joshua explained.

"Oh, you're the man behind this amazing idea" he waves "Would have love a handshake but I'm all dirty" he chuckled "I am Derek, one of the plumbers fixing all leaks and anything plumbing" he chuckled.

"Nice to meet you Derek, I am Joshua and this is Lily. We are one of the co-founders of this place."

"Nice to meet you both also. When I heard of this center opening up soon and the purpose for it, I just wanted to come work regardless of how little or many I will be paid. People are going through a lot and I am so sure this would be a great thing for them all" Derek expressed his excitement.

"We are glad people are receiving this well" Lily grinned.

"Yes, but you'll soon come to know that not everyone will accept your idea, regardless of how good and benefi-"

"Derek man, come we have lots of work here" another guy in the same clothing as Derek called out to him from a door.

Derek turned to look at the pair with an apologetic look on his face. "I need to go. It was nice meeting you both" he said.