I dropped everything and rushed towards him. He had never told me about fainting or anything. Were it not for my little biology, I'd have thought he had swallowed soap or something of the sort. I place my index and middle finger on his wrist and his pulse was really slow. Vince was really heavy and I had no close neighbour to help me. I dragged him to the door then ran to the parking lot, it'd be easier driving to the main door than dragging him that long.
His breakfast was still on the table and as much as I knew Vince, he never missed his meals. I drove him to the nearest hospital which would not only serve the purpose but it was the best in the estate. Doctors and nurses were always on the marks unlike the public health centres where a patient could even die due to ignorant nurses.
For the first time I felt like I was losing someone or something special. I couldn't tell how or why but I was shivering and Vince felt more of a family to me.
The nurses led him to a room at the far end leaving me just a translucent glass shutter. I'd just see images but I couldn't make out anything. All that was left for me was walking back and forth waiting for any information from the nurses concerning Vince's condition.
“I didn't see that coming. ” I whispered.
The waiting bay had comfortable couches but sitting was not an option at that point. The day started with a fight over money with his so called wife and I helped him solve that. In case of anything, Vince used to call me immediately, I mean he was transparent with me. There was nothing too personal between the two of us and as far as I'm concerned, developing feelings towards his was not a coincidence either. Vince was that calm, caring and loving type of a man. Always smiling and cracking crazy jokes and if I were to call him an ideal man it would be the best phrase.
From the first time Vince did set his foot on my compound, I knew I could trust him with everything including my body but being his boss I couldn't drop the bomb on him that fast, I needed sometimes to examine my intuition. Realizing he had a wife made me jealous and more possessive. I was to confess to him what had earlier happened that day and confess I was in love with him. That sounded crazy, I did hate anything to do with love but Vince had it all. The smile, the tender touch, protection and much more; how could all that go to someone else other than me? No way no!
“Are you his wife? ” a nurse startled me from my fantasies.
“Yes. ”
“Follow me please. ” she said.
The tone made me lose hope and being human, I thought of death after having earlier felt his pulse. She led me to an office and offered me a seat.
“Have a seat Madam. ” she said.
“Vivian is the name. Thank you. ”
I did hate anything to do with those names, madam, sir, boss and all that shit. They made me feel bossy as in we are all human and calling me my name was courteous than those old words. I had mistaken her for a nurse while the tag on her desk proved me wrong.
“It's okay. You can call me Anastasia or maybe Miss James. ” she said and gave a smile to ease the tension at the moment.
“Miss James sounds sweet but Anastasia sounds like a porn star's name. I prefer miss James. ” I said and she smiled back.
“That depends on your taste and preferences. ” she said.
“Let's settle at miss James. ”
“I love it. So as I asked you earlier, is he your husband? ” she asked.
“Yes, I mean MY husband. God given. ”
“Did you have an argument or some rough times some days ago or this morning? ” she asked.
“I can call our relationship perfect. All the arguments we have are, Vince you ate my slice of pizza, you stared at my butt from the shower, you ate my ice cream, you took a piece from my chocolate cake... ” I said and before even finishing my statement, she was laughing hysterically. “I mean like I'm staring at his d*ck and he wants to give it to me. That's all. ”
“That's the best relationship I've ever heard of but what would have
pushed him so hard to attempting suicide? ”
“Suicide? What do you mean? I don't think Vince can do that. You must be making a mistake. ”
“There's no word like impossible. Anything is possible to anyone. ” miss James said.
“Can see him please. ”
“No. But tomorrow morning maybe. ”
“OK. But remember don't touch the package. It's mine and mine alone. ” I said heading to the door.
“It's illegal, right? ” she asked adjusting her glasses. Actually I'll need someone to explain to me why doctors and professors needed to keep on adjusting their glasses in case they didn't hear something or needed some explanation.
“Prohibited I mean. ” I said and we both had to laugh.
It was very easy for me to make friends and get along with almost everyone. In the back of my mind, I was so sure it was not just about money. There's no way someone can commit suicide after giving out a few thousands. It was more than just money.
I left the hospital feeling calm but that time feeling more attached to Vince than before. Early that morning I acted human and I was not ready to do it again.
Immediately after getting home, I crashed his phone. I'd buy him another one after he was out of hospital. Preparing supper took me all the time in the world. I was either in love or infatuated. Vince was in hospital but I was sure everything was super fine.
I watched a movie after supper until midnight which was my daily routine though I missed Vince's company. I passed out on the movie room and as crazy as it may seem, I woke up really late. I had to laugh at myself anyway.
I heard a hard bang at the main gate as I was preparing breakfast. That would be Vince's work to check who it was but I needed 360 CCTV cameras installed. I was not used to knocks so I was sure whoever did it needed help or had a burning issue.
I left my coffee at the burner and made to the gate and just after opening a new face hit my eyes.
“How can I help you? ” I asked.
“Where's Vince? ” he asked.
“Do I really know who you're talking about? ”
“I know he works here. ” he retorted furiously.
“Who works here? I've no work here for your information. ”
“Where's Vince? I mean the husband to my wife. ” he asked.
“That's a question you should be asking your wife then. ” I responded angrily.
He got furious and grabbed me and struggled me for a while and it was hard for me to breath. He was really energetic.
“Where's Vince before I slit your throat little b*tch?” he asked, a I heard a penknife click.
