Grind and Pray

VII

Just as i walked into the hospital room that belonged to Hope. She sat up, resting her hand across her stomach.

Chuckii: How are you?
Hope: I'm okay. How'd you know i was here?
Chuckii: I'm the reason, you and the two boys got here in time.
Hope: *eyes open wider* Pablo and Snoop are they okay?
Chuckii: Yeah, but...
Hope: but what?
Chuckii: i'm sorry to be the one to tell you this but your brother is in a coma.
Hope: a coma? As in unresponsive?
Chuckii: As in for the moment? Yes.

     Hope began crying and i pulled a chair by her bedside, so i could hold her hand.

Chuckii: Aye ma' stop crying. I know it hurts right now cause he your brother but you gotta stay strong for him and think positive thoughts.

      Hope wiped her tears and squeezed my hand.

Hope: Thank you.
Chuckii: You're welcome ma'.

       I sat in the room holding Hope's hand for what seemed for years. Some nigga then walked in and Hope snatched her hand away from me.

DJ: Who da fuck this nigga Hope?
Hope: DJ chill because if it wasnt for you, none of this shit would've happened.
DJ: I see you back to yo hoe ways.
Hope: Hoe? I'm no where near a hoe.
DJ: Bih be glad that...
Chuckii: Aye yo chill.
DJ: *chuckles* Listen homie ion kno where you from but Hope she mines.
Hope: i'm not yours so leave.

    I stood & he backed up. I chuckled to myself, as the Doctor walked in.

Doctor: I need the gentleman thats not her significant other to leave.
Hope: Chuckii stay.

     I stayed by Hope side. Nigga left out and i kissed Hope on the forehead.

Hope: is everything okay doctor?
Doctor: Snoop, is that his...
Hope: Nickname. Is he okay?
Doctor: Vitally he is. Mentally i'm not sure. As of right now he can't tell me what was the last thing he remembers.
Hope: So it amnesia?
Doctor: Thats why were running test. Is there anyway i can get in contact with his mother?
Hope: No sir, his mom died about a month ago.
Doctor: oh. Well is there a aunt or uncle that...
Hope: Yes, but if you can locate my phone, i can definetely show you.

    Me & the doctor began looking around the room for Hope's phone. Just then i got a phone call causing me to roam out into hallway. I slid the symbol and answered.

#phone convo#
Me: yeah
Ma Dukes: how is she?
Me: Who told you?
Ma Dukes: You know them boys is like my sons. Now what's her name?
Me: Hope.
Ma Dukes: Cute, well Angel i hope i can meet her soon.
Me: when the time is right.
Ma Dukes: okay baby. Be careful out here.
Me: Aren't i always. Love you mama.
Ma Duke: love you too.
#end of phone convo#

     I walked back into the hospital room to find Hope on her phone. The doctor was leaving out.

Chuckii: So...
Hope: She has to turn around. She was on the interstate.
Chuckii: Damn. But how are you doing?
Hope: I'm fighting through everything right now. He's my only blood besides my mom right now.
Chuckii: Where's your mom?
Hope: She's sick.
Chuckii: Can i help with anything?
Hope: No. Plus, i just met you chuckii. I don't want to ask...
Chuckii: Hope baby i'm here for a reason. I know we met a few hours ago but i see potential in you.
Hope: Okay, i'm...
Chuckii: You don't have to apologize.

     She laid back down and began singing. I just listened. (Song: Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam)

Hope: Como tú te llamas, yo no sé
De donde llegaste, ni pregunté
Lo único que sé, es que quiero con usted
Quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer

Como tú te llamas, yo no sé
De donde llegaste, ni pregunté
Lo único que sé, es que quiero con usted
Quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer

Óyeme mamacita, tu cuerpo y carita
Piel morena, lo que uno necesita
Mirando una chica tan bonita
Y pregunto porque anda tan sólita

Ven dale ahí ahí, moviendo todo eso pa' mí
No importa idioma ni el país
Ya vamonos de aquí, que tengo algo bueno para ti
Una noche de aventura hay que vivir

Óyeme ahí ahí, mami vamos a darle
Rumbeando y bebiendo a la vez
Tu tranquila que yo te daré
Una noche llena de placer

Como tú te llamas, yo no sé
De donde llegaste, ni pregunté
Lo único que sé, es que quiero con usted
Quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer

Yo pendiente a ti, como bailas así
Con ese movimiento me hipnotizas
Me voy acercando hacia ti
Y te digo suave al oído

Escúchame mami
Yo te estoy queriendo
Siento algo por dentro
Y tú me dices: "Estás muy loco, deja eso"

Mami yo te estoy queriendo
Siento algo por dentro
Me muero por llevarte

Como tú te llamas, yo no sé
De donde llegaste, ni pregunté
Lo único que sé, es que quiero con usted
Quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer

Como tú te llamas yo no sé
De donde llegaste, ni pregunté
Lo único que sé, es que quiero con usted
Quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer (hasta el amanecer)

Como tú te llamas yo no sé (no sé)
De donde llegaste, ni pregunté
Lo único que sé, es que quiero con usted
Quedarme contigo hasta el amanecer

       I then opened her hand and held it. I then chuckled a little.

Chuckii: You speak spanish to?
Hope: Yeah, i'm a mixed child. Problem?
Chuckii: Nah. Just you're beautiful, bi-lingual...
Hope: tri-lingual.
Chuckii: you speak three languages?
Hope: yeah. English, Spanish, and French.
Chuckii: Beautiful, tri-lingual, smart, sense of humor, and a fighter. I dig that.
Hope: Good because i'm digging this vibe im getting off of you.
Chuckii: good ma'. I'ma go get a water, you want anything?
Hope: no thank you, i'm fine.

     I headed out the room and began making my way to the cafeteria. Damn. Is this a test from god or am i really feeling her?