Getting Her [On going]

9. Time up?

"Bob? When will your contract with Prince be over? I asked as soon as I finished brushing.

"Why? he asked "I thought you both talked and settled your differences?

"Yeah...that doesn't mean I'm not bothered with how long it's taking to seal the contract. It's been about two weeks now and you didn't even tell me exactly what the contract is about?

"It's nothing to worry about Alex" he told me with a smile "we'll be done soon."

"You can't blame me for asking, you both have been really secretive about it, I hope it has nothing to do with me? I asked again.

"Chill out Alex, it's nothing" he answered again and I let it go.

"Alright...if you say so" he started brushing and I went to pick out the day's cloth. I went to Luke's room and prepared his bath before going to wake him.

"I don't want to go to school" he said immediately he saw me, placing his blanket over his head.

"Well you have no choice darling" I stated, coming to pull down his cover. I was still trying to convince him to take his bath when I heard Bob coughing violently.

My heart began beating fast as I left Luke and traced Bob to the bathroom, where I left him and the sight was heart wrenching. He was coughing out blood and I screamed "oh my God! I covered my mouth.

"What should I do? I asked him in panic "oh my God, how can I help? Say something! I ordered as he kept on hitting his chest, wheezing and coughing at the same time. He pointed towards his bed and I saw his phone.

From our previous discussion on his ailment, I knew who to call and I placed a call to his private doctor, telling him what was up and requesting an ambulance. The doctor ordered me to stay put and not try any form of first aid.

Luke was already in the room and once he saw his dad, he began crying and I just couldn't handle them both. I paced and went downstairs to open the gate, so that the ambulance could enter as they wished.

As I ran back into the house, Luke came to meet me halfway "mummy, Daddy is no longer coughing." It was a miracle! What a relief, I thought, as I ran to meet him and there he was, lying lifeless, not coughing but not doing anything either.

I screamed when I had called him and shook him twice and still no response. I placed that call again, tears blurring my sight as I managed to see Luke going close to his father and crying for him to wake up.

"He's not breathing, he's not moving, you've got to get here! What can I do?! I screamed at the phone and dropped the call. Then I called Prince because he was the only one I could think of, who could get here fast enough.

"Alex? He answered in one ring.
"Prince you have to get here now, Bob's not responding anymore, we are at home. Please be fast, I beg you...please...

"Yeah...yeah" he dropped the call as I paced and pulled a crying Luke to me. Then I heard the sound of wheels, racing in. I looked out the window to see it was the ambulance.

Medical personnels rushed in with a stretcher and placed him on it. Then they carried him into the bus and tried to revive him immediately, hooking some things to his body.

As I entered the car to follow them, someone came to meet me and said "ma'am, I would advise you don't drive. Get someone to drive you." Thankfully, as I was about to argue, Prince raced into the compound with his car and asked us to hop in.

We followed the ambulance, me at the back with Luke, trying to make him calm and Prince in the driver's seat. He looked at us through the mirror and gave us a sympathetic look.

Soon, we got to the hospital and I was grateful that they were able to get Bob's heart beat again. I was so relieved that I couldn't stop crying when the doctor informed me. Prince came to comfort me and I was glad there was someone here with me.

I had to call the nanny to come get Luke and at first, he refused to leave without me or his father - a long hug filled with tears and promises, got him to go home. I had also instructed the nanny that he didn't have to go to school if he didn't want to "I think he's had enough for today" I told her and they went home.

I sat down on a seat there and watched as time flew. For the next two hours, I paced and sat down and cried I couldn't think and it wasn't until Katherine called me to find out where we were, did I remember that we should have been at work by now.

I informed her of the situation and to say she was was shocked was saying the least.
"Are you kidding me? Alex!!! How couldn't you have called?

"I-i couldn't focus, they wheeled him in about two hours ago and I just -I didn't... I stuttered as she sighed.

"I understand but he was just fine yesterday, what exactly happened this morning?
"I - don't - know! I answered her, screaming in the process and then I took in deep breaths.

"I'm so sorry, I'm really destabilized right now" I informed her and touched my forehead. I could see Prince through the corner of my eyes, giving me a worried look.

"I'm sorry I'm asking so many questions but it's all because I care and I can't believe it. To say I have been here all day, having fun when Bob is in such a critical condition. Do you need me there? She asked and I shook my head before realising she couldn't see me.

"No, Bob would love to meet his company in one piece, you take care there."

"I hope he survives this" she told me and I answered before dropping the call, that I prayed so too. That seemed to be my little awakening as I remembered the role of prayer and called the Reverend.

"Let me call some people for you Alex, this is too much for you alone to handle" Prince told me and I shook my head, he wouldn't understand how important Bob had become in my life, I would not let him go without a fight.

"One minute" I told him as the Reverend picked my call, I saw him shake his head, before placing a call of his own. I knew from the way he spoke that it was Gabe or Claire, then I called Emma and a few church friends from my current church and urged them to pray for Bob.

By the time I was done, I was exhausted and I waited till Prince was done with his calls before going to meet him. As I moved, I felt the ground sway beneath me and things began looking blur.

I didn't think I could stand again but before I could hit the floor, I felt someone catch me and shout for help.

The end is here😭 I hope the Alex and Prince team aren't happy about this new development! Fingers crossed, we hope Bob gets better, right guys? Stay tuned and stay safe. Don't forget to vote, comment and share.