My Life in Pieces✔️:#projectNigeria

Chapter five

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So it's today. The day we've all been waiting for. Its three o'clock and I just finished a conversation with Fariyah over the phone. Aiman bought her a dress which was delivered few hours ago. She took a picture of the gown and sent it to me and man it was gorgeous. I'll be leaving work in a few minutes cause we are going to Fariyah's beauty parlor and I can't wait to leave. I signed the last piece of documentation on my desk and my thoughts wandered to Doctor Jibril who was very moody while doing ward round today. I was about to leave when one of the nurses ran to me
"He's awake". She said somewhat nervous and shocked.

"Who's awake?". I asked removing my glasses.

"Ridwan". She said smiling. Most of my colleagues knew how worried I was about Ridwan and doctor jibril since the surgery.
I rushed quickly upstairs not minding the elevator but took the long stairs. I walked as fast as I could and got into the ward panting. I met Jibril and Salisu discussing outside the sideward where ridwan was kept.

"How's he?". I asked.

"He's fine, he picked up earlier, vitals stable 130/84, pulse is still low, surgery site looks good, yet to regain speech, aside from that everything is stable". Salisu gave a weak smile and doctor Jibril kept on saying "thank God".
I looked at the pale looking patient. He was a handsome guy. He had the same colour shade as jibril's but had a more clearer feature. I advanced closer to him and found out he was looking around confused

"Hey". I said smiling to him.
"I'm nurse Zoeya. Everything is going to be okay".

"Thank you". He said closing his eyes. He fainted.

"We are loosing him".
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"He's a bit stable now but he needs to be under close observation". I said to Jibril. "By the way what team is he under"?

"Neuro". Jibril responded.

"Zoe!". Salisu called from inside

"What is it?". I muttered while walking back in.

"I don't know....but I'm querying bilateral loss of sensation in lower extremities. What do you think?". Salisu called out while gently squeezing Ridwans legs but got no reflexes, I also pinched his laps and there was no reflex, his legs felt cold.

"I can't feel my legs!". Ridwan screamed.

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Thanks Fariyah". I was in a massage cushion. It was five o'clock and we had done  manicure and pedicure and we were presently doing body massage, an option Fariyah chose and it really helped.
I left the hospital few hours ago completely exhausted.

"Its no big deal". She said.

"I'm sooo excited". She squealed

"Yeah. Me too". I smiled.

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It was 6pm and the driver just dropped me and Fariyah in front of the venue. Camera lights flashed on us as soon as we got down.
Fariyah was on a nude straight long gown with was embroidered with silver at all angles. The back of the gown was opened and it had a sleet at the front. She wore it with silver heels and silver jewelries. She let her hair down loose and was curled which was pinned at the right hand side. By the looks of it she was prepared for the press and was giving them all her angles. Her makeup was done by a professional and she had a very pretty nude lipstick on. On the other hand, I was on a dark straight gown which was a corset. It was a gown which had lacy sleeves and I wore it with gold shoes. I had a gold clutch and my makeup was made by the same person that made Fariyahs'. My turban was styled beautifully. I didn't look the same I felt soo pretty.

"Let's give em what we've got". Fariyah grabbed my hand with a smirk in her face as we made it through the upsurging crowd.
We got into the place and showed our IV to the bouncers. The hall was exquisite and beautiful. People of all status were in the party. People of all colours were present. Some were already on the dance floor while some made out in corners. Ew gross I thought.

"I'll be right back". Fariyah made her way through a lot of bodies before I could reply she was already saying hi to those she knew.

I shrugged and made my way to the bar and ordered a Chapman. I sat and was sipping my drink. So many men made passes at me but I politely turned down their offers. "Na birthday party be like wedding? Nawao" I thought to my self
"Ladies and gentlemen lets get this started". I heard Aiman's voice over the mic. Everybody got seated and listened. I quickly found a table not too far from the stage.

"How's the party going?!!". He screamed and the crowd shouted in response. Just then Fariyah walked up to me. I sat on a table for two.
"Hey. What you up to". She asked while sloping onto one of the chairs.

"Nothing much". I shrugged.

"I want to thank everyone for coming out here. Thank you so much it means a lot. All this celebration wouldn't have happened without some amazing people. My appreciation goes to my best friend and partner in crime Aaryan". Everyone screamed as he walked up to the stage. I sat dumbstruck.

"I always tell people he's my first true love, no homo tho".He shook and hugged Aaryan and they bursted into laughter.

"Moving on, my life changed when I met her, she's a goddess, my own woman, my everything, Fariyah. Some one please put a spotlight on her". A spotlight was placed on Fariyah who smiled elegantly and I sat there boiling with rage. That was the idiot who ruined my best jumpsuit and now I can't wear it cause the coffee stain couldn't get out.  As if right on cue he noticed me, his eyes lit up and he mumbled some words. Luckily Fariyah walked up to the stage and gave a speech.

"What's good people?. We are all here to celebrate this wonderful man who has a big heart. A man who loves unconditionally. I'm not a poet or a musician but i just want to say this plain and raw to you I LOVE YOU Baby I pray that as you add a new year to your age, so will be the blessings of Allah upon you. I love you!!!". She smiled and the audience screamed and clapped. Aaryan stood on stage still staring at me.

"Thank you. I love you". He whispered back to her. Fariyah whispered in his ear and his eyes lit up while searching in the crowd and they landed on me.

"Zoeya do you want to say something?". Aiman asked. Fariyah!!! What the efff?

I stood up and made my way into the crowd. I carefully went upstage trying to hide my anxiety. When I got up there I whispered a happy birthday to him. I walked carefully to the mic not knowing how to start but I let out a loud breath

"Thank you so much. For the few years I've known Aiman I've known him to be compassionate, loving, caring and always sweet. He's a man with an outstanding personality and that's why we are all here to celebrate you Aiman. You know its hard for most persons these days to possess such qualities. A side note please I want to tell you to take very good care of Fariyah. I want you to cherish and love her for who she is. Happy birthday". I ended with a smile not knowing how that went. I went back to my seat and sat down.

"Okay. Thank you Zoeya. Thank you everyone. Grab your partner and dance. Let's all have the best time of our lives. DJ leggo"!. Aiman screamed over the mic making everyone to laugh because of his last statement. One thing about Aiman and Fariyah is that they were both very social and loved parties.

Before you know what's happening bodies were everywhere dancing to Kiss Daniel's  Yeba. I sat and watched the people around me. They seemed happy, Fariyah dancing with Aiman as they laughed at her shoki . I smiled with content as i watch my best friend.

"A penny for your thoughts?". A thick hoarse voice intruded my thoughts. I looked up and found Mr arrogant staring at me.

"What do you want". I blurted. He sat on the seat across me.

"I can't help but notice this pretty lady staring at me". He smiled.

"So you can finally talk?". I scoffed.

"Hey I know we didn't start out well I'm sorry for the previous encounter we had". He apologized and was doing my best to keep my cool.

I scoffed and said sarcastically."Yeah well I guess where you are from every story doesn't have a beautiful beginning". I said.

"No you see the thing is.....". He scratched the back of his head nervously as he was about to something when His chipmunk arrived.

"Hey baby". She said hugging him from behind.

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