Stranger, Help Me

FAULTS

"Why am in here?"

"Evangeline, you fell unconscious yesterday afternoon and was admitted to Royal Mal Hospital."

"I... What? How?"

"... Where's my dad?"

"... Why... Why are you looking at me like that? Tell me. What's going on? Please!"

"... Gale!"

"Evangeline, everything will be okay. Your father had been found and is currently in jail. However, we can do nothing if you do not take him to custody."

"..."

"Your step-mother has agreed to take care of you until you are eighteen. I believe you have a sister there?"

"...yes."

"As for Gale... He was the one who reported everything."

"What?"

"He called in. He was really worried. He has returned home but has promised to visit... But only if you wish."

"..."

"He left a message: check your phone. Don't worry, your phone is beside you. We ask that you stay in hospital until we are sure you are strong enough to leave."

"...okay."

"Ah... And everything will be sorted soon. We just need your support."

"I know."

"Rest up, Evangeline. I'll be back to check on you."

"Who are you?"

"Your lawyer."

"I... What?"

"Well, Gale's family's lawyer. I made an exception. I mean, my brother's hooked on a girl he's called and visited once."

"... You're his brother?"

"Pleasure to meet you. I'm Elliot. Take it easy. The doctor will check up on your health status soon."

"Okay, bye."

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"Hi, welcome to your voicemails."

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"G- never mind. I'll just listen to his..."

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"Hi Evangeline. Hope you're okay. I've been asked to go back home, but I hope I can come visit. Oh, I have to go. Mum's here."

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"Please be okay. I'll be waiting on your call."

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"..."

"Hi Evangeline. It's almost 24 hours and you're not awake. The doctor are keeping me posted, thank goodness. My mother says we should get a lawyer for you. I know a good one. Well, hope to see you well soon."

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"..."

"Hey again. So... Heard from your doctor you're resting or whatever. Please get better. Elliot's working on your case. Please don't be mad at me. I had to. You were like that...so lifeless and I couldn't do nothing! Evangeline, forgive me."

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"Evangeline. It's been awhile. I've visited once and... You looked well. If you see any tulips, it's me. I got them for you. My mother gives you her best wishes. Your step-mother was there when I visited. She told me she might be taking care of you because she's the other legal guardian. I'm sorry. Again. Bye, Evangeline."

"...h-hu-hu-..."

"Hi Evangeline. So, almost a week. You're not awake. They said you lot of blood and you went unconscious after you fell over. They stitched you up pretty good. Missing you. I'm sorry for not respecting your wishes. Elliot came to visit you. Hope I can see you soon."

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"...Evangeline? I'm so sorry that I-"

"I hate you!"

"..."

"How could you?!"

"Don't yell, I just-"

"You ruined my life! My step-mother won't want me! Take it to court? I have nothing left! I am going to die! I don't need your pity! I don't want it!How could you? How dare you?!"

"I had good intentions, I-"

"I regret calling you! You destroyed my life! My life! Don't call me ever again! You are sick! I hate you!"

"... Oh."

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"Oh."