You Again

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*Maura's POV*

I was working at the counter as usual, replacing Julie. She has to go to her mother in-law's house. My work as a nurse has been postponed for almost 3 weeks now. I don't understand why Julie have to stay at her mother in-law's so long? I'm not complaining or anything, it's just that I miss help sick people. But, that's fine. This work helps me & Niall to live. My salary is enough for me to buy Niall foods & things. Now that he suddenly changed. I mean...he haven't changed. He is himself again. That makes me happy.

Anyway, I was on the computer to add the details & information about patients here. I was too focused that I can't even heard sounds around me. I think I might love this job.

"Maura! Maura!" Suddenly, Nora one of the nurses there called my name.

"Yeah! What? Calm down Nora! What's the big fuzz about?" I asked her trying to calm her down.

"Niall...your son...his..." Nora said stuttering.

"Niall?! What happen to him?! What about him?!" I said starting to panick when I heard Niall's name. I held both of Nora's shoulder & shaked her.

"Niall...his...his in an accident." Nora said slowly. I was speechless. I don't know what to do. My Niall is hurt. Maybe severely. I need to go now!

"Where is he now?" I asked Nora panickly.

"His in the hospital 3 kilometres away from here." Why does he have to be at a different hospital? Why can't he be here. Save with me, his mother. How is Niall there? Does he got a severely or minorly. Niall, honey, I'm coming.

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I was on my way to Niall. I was already at the high way. Why does the hospital must be farther away from mine. I was so worried about Niall that I didn't even notice I ran a red light. Everybody was horning & hunking at me. Like I give a damn. What I worries me now is my Niall.

I finally arrived at the hospital. As soon as I stopped my car engine, I ran towards the entrance & to the counter.

"Niall Horan." I said, catching my breath from the run. The nurse checked on her computer & paper. It took her a long time to search Niall's name.

"Can you please hurry? I'm trying to meet my son who is now God knows how his condition!" I said trying to control my temper.

"Level 2, down the hall, straight then to the left. Room 202." Finally the nurse said.

I ran & ran. I didn't even said thank you to her. She didn't make a good job anyway.

I finally arrived at Niall's room. I saw a doctor walk out of his room with two nurses.

"How is he doctor?" I asked the doctor worriedly.

"Are you the patient's mother?" The doctor asked & I just nod.

"Well, there's bad news & of course good news." Bad news? Oh God, is my son injured that bad?

"What's the good news?" I asked wanting to know what's the good news first.

"Well, the good news is that your son is okay. He only has a minor injury on his head & a cut on his lip."

"And the bad news?"

"The bad news is that he has to stay here for 2 or 3 days. We worried that he may have inner bleeding or any injuries inside his body. So, he will be alright. After we check on him, maybe he can check out in another 2 days." The doctor explained. I wad relieved that the bad news is not something worst.

"Thank you for your help doctor." I said.

I opened the door & saw Niall laying on the bed, staring at the ceiling wall while his hand on his forhead.

"Niall?" I called his name. Niall looked at me & smile.

"Hey, mom." Niall respond weakly.

"You okay?" I asked him worriedly.

"Yeah I'm okay. Can't believe I'm here again." Niall said. The word "again" breaks my heart when Niall said it. Because the first time he was here is because of Tessa & now, other reasons. I just don't even bother to asked. Let him rest until the right time, I'll asked him.

"You know, there's this girl..." Suddenly Niall continued. A girl? Niall finally moved on? He never told me anything about a girl before after...well you know."I was supposed to meet her to go group study & now I'm all jacked up, I can't. I dissapoint her." Niall said. I knew Niall since day one. He never dissapoint anybody but himself. He doesn't like dissapointing people. But, Niall likes to dissapoint himself. He never took care of himself. Ever. He always took care of people feelings that he forgets how to take care of his. I don't know what to do with that problem. I don't want him to think that I'm forcing him or anything.

"You'll meet her mother." Niall said smiling again. Niall is smiling. Is that a genuine smile or just a force smile? How long did Niall been so sad & devistated that I forgot that Niall too knows happiness before or after Tessa's death. I hope he will be happy everyday just like he once before.