Loving, Mr Waters

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

THANDO
I arrive at the airport Saturday morning expecting to see Matthew and Trey but as I go to the parking space searching for them I can't find them. I take out my phone in my pocket deciding to call Matthew but his phone goes straight to voicemail. This has been the case since yesterday afternoon, I've tried calling and texting but I've not got hold of him which is not like him at all.
Maybe I should call Kayla? No, she'll ask questions I'm not ready to answer about Matthew.
Maybe I should go to his place and surprise both him and Trey with my arrival since they couldn't make it?
I get inside an Uber contemplating what to do when I see Jasmine calling me.
I answer immediately. "Hey friend, what's up?"
"Oh my God Thando, are you back yet?" She says her voice horse like she's been crying which alerts me that something is not right.
"I just got back, what's wrong?"
"Please don't panic but you need to come to Highways Hospital right now."
"Hospital? Who's at the hospital Jasmine?"
"Just get here, I'll tell you everything once you get here." She hangs up before I get the chance to ask her more questions. I ask the driver to change the route while I sit nervously and willing the driver to speed up so we can get to the hospital as soon as possible.

The moment we arrive at the hospital I quickly pay the driver then walk inside texting Jasmine where can I find her. I'm about to call her when she appears out of the elevator running towards me then hugging me.
"Oh my God Thando." Jasmine cries. "Promise you'll calm down once I tell you what's happening."
"What's going on? Is Kayla okay?" I ask pulling from our hug.
"Trey got hit by a car yesterday at school."
Trey. Got. Hit. By. A. Car!!!
"What?" I shout my whole body shaking. "Where is he? Is he okay? Take me to him right now." I take her hand walking leading us to the elevator. "How come no one called and told me?"
"Kayla thought I'd be best to tell you today instead of yesterday. We didn't want you to ditch your relative wedding."
I press the buttons on the elevator but goddammit
why is this elevator moving so slow?
"Matthew and Trey are more important than the wedding Jasmine."
The moment we arrive I see everyone except Matthew sitting on the bench worry all over their face. I hug Matthew's mom first then proceed to hug Richard and Kayla.
"Where's Matthew." I ask Kayla joining her on the bench.
"He went to sign something but he will be back just now."
"Any news about Trey?"
"Yes. Good news is that he's out of danger and he will be moved to his room today."
My body surge with relief when I hear Kayla's words. Jasmine sits next to us offering me a bottle of water and that's when I see Matthew walking towards us with another woman besides him.
Is that..? Surely, not.
My eyes are focusing on Matthew as he walks exchanging what looks like an angry conversation with Miranda. I look at the both of them as they continue talking confused as to why she's even here in the first place.
"Is that Miranda?" I ask both of my friends who are also looking at Matthew and Miranda.
"Don't even ask." Kayla says in disgust. "I don't even know what the fuck she wants here."
Both Matthew and I lock eyes as he says something to his mother then walks to where I'm sitting with my friends. I don't twice as I throw myself at him giving him a hug and not caring that everyone is looking at us.
"I came as soon as I heard the news."
"I'm glad you're here baby." He tells me as he pulls out of our hug wiping my tears which won't stop falling out.
"How did this happen Matthew?"
Matthew shakes his head pain and sadness evident in his eyes.
My poor man.
"Where's Trey right now?"
"The doctors are busy with him in his room. We will be able to see him once they're done."
"Good" I tell him wiping my own tears.
"What the hell is she doing here? I thought only family is allowed and to my knowledge she's not family." Miranda looks between us.
Surely she won't announce mine and Matthews relationship in front of everyone, right?
I don't trust her one bit.
"And you think you're family?" Kayla asks as she stands up looking at Miranda. "Just because you gave birth to that boy doesn't make you his mother Miaranda."
"Wait a minute," Miranda looks at me closely and I in that moment she recognizes me. "I know you. You're the best friend."
I close my eyes then open them when I feel Matthew taking my hand in his.
"Yes, and?" Kayla ask unaware that his brother is holding my hand.
Miranda taunt. "Oh you poor thing, you don't know, do you?"
Kayla looks at Miranda confused then her eyes find my hands which are entwined with his brother. "What? What's going on?"
"Kayla, can we please talk about this a bit later?" Matthew pleads with her.
Kayla looks at me in disbelief. "Seriously?"
"I promise I'll tell you everything once we're out of here."
"No, we're going to have this conversation today."
"You all behave yourself, we're at the hospital for goodness sake. I'm sure this conversation can wait for another day. Now all of you sit down."
We all sit down remembering where we're and also because no one messes with Linda. I go to sit where my friends are sitting when Matthew stops me and motions for me to sit with him instead.
"This is not how I wanted them to find out. I'm sure everyone is angry with me."
He shakes his head. "That's not true baby. I'm sure they're all shocked but happy for us."
"More like feeling betrayed." I mutter as I steal a glance at my friends who are talking among themselves.
"I'll just go and talk to them."
Matthew halt my movement again and I let out a huff sitting down.
"I need you here with me for now baby, please."
"Okay." I tell him as I snuggle closer to him.
Matthew is kissing my forehead when we see the Doctor approaching and we all stand up immediately.
"Mr Waters." He says looking between us.
"Yes?" Matthew hold my hands tight as we listen to the doctor.
"Your son is out of danger meaning you can now see him but keep it briefly."
"Thank you doctor. Can we go right now?"
"Yes. Only two people are allowed at a time."
The doctor tells him before he leaves us. Miranda start following the doctor but Matthew hold her wrist stopping her. "You can go home now Miranda."
"You can't be serious. I'm Treys mother not her." She shouts shooting daggers at me.
I let go of Matthew's hand when he starts walking with me.
"How about you take your mom first? I'll wait here in the meantime." I tell him feeling like this is the right thing to do plus I also really want to talk to my friends
"No, I'm sure Trey will want to see us first." He tells me before he looks at his mom. "Mom, you and Dad can see Trey after we done."
"Alright darling. Go on. I'll deal with Miranda myself."
Take that bitch. Go back to where you came from!