Getting Her [On going]

10. I don't bite

"Alex...you are so strong, I haven't seen you this fragile in a long time. Wake up...Bob needs you" I heard someone say in my sleep and It jolted me awake as I wondered what happened to Bob.

I noticed it was Prince with me "shouldn't you be at work? Why are we here? I looked around us.

"You fainted" he told me. "Okay...what of... Oh - my - God" it dawned on me immediately.
"Is Bob alright? I asked, covering my mouth in fright again.
"We will have to wait for the doctor's report on that. As at the time I last checked, they weren't done with his surgery."

Bob's personal doctor walked in and he gave us a briefing on everything.
"His vitals are stable now and the surgery was successful. I'm not saying he's well and fine, as a matter of fact, he barely escaped death today.

Alex, if you could convince him to start the treatment now, we may still be able to save him. A week from now and we may be saying a different story. For now, he's fine but that's as far as it goes.

In this hospital, we believe that anything is possible and though, medically speaking, it is too late to start his treatment. Bob and his parents, before they passed on have been great patients and that's why i'm willing to give starting his treatment a chance, if only you can convince him because I can't treat him without his permission."

I stared at the man and wondered why everything was so backward. Bob needed treatment but didn't see the need for one and the doctor was trying to convince him otherwise.

"Doctor Sam, I appreciate that you see Bob as family and I'm sure he'll be happy to know when he wakes up that you're one of the few people who care for his well being. Thank you so much.

You see Doc, there is something about the mind that makes it extremely dangerous and yet so powerful at the same time, depending on its use. Believe me when I say that I've tried convincing Bob to reconsider and that's saying something because I must say that I have a knack for convincing people.

Bob is a stubborn man and a man who can't be convinced is a man who has his mind made up. I wouldn't like us to waste your time and effort because even if he does agree to the treatment just to satisfy us, I doubt we'll make any progress because he doesn't believe he can ever get better.

And doctor...a man is what he believes" I sniffed and felt Prince rubbing my arm in assurance.

The doctor shook his head and sighed "it's a pity and I was expecting some good news when I came in here. I must confess that our conversation saddens me but, that will be all." The doctor turned to leave and I covered my face with a pillow as I heard Prince ask.

"What about her? I raised my heard in time for the doctor to ask "what?"
"What about Alex? She fainted, what happened to her?
"Right, sorry about that. The matter on my mind is...disturbing, to say the least. Alex is just going through stress and a bit of shock." Then he faced me "Alex, you'll need a lot of rest if you are to be as bright and bubbly as you used to."

"I doubt I can" I told him and he nodded "I understand, but for your family, you have to stay strong. I must express my surprise at your shock though - this isn't the first time you've rushed Bob in here."

"Yes, but this time was far worse. It's not something I want to experience again" I shuddered and shook my head to remove the sight.
"I suggest that you put his things in order and stay strong, it won't be long..." The doctor said finally and walked out of my room.

"Oh God" I whispered to no one in particular.
Was this really happening? I asked myself and felt someone embrace me. I knew it was Prince, no other person was in the room with me. I just kept on crying, everything seemed a blur, nothing seemed true anymore. After a while, I decided that my moping around was enough.

"What does your time say?" I asked Prince.
"It's five in the evening."
"Wow..." I couldn't believe it. Then I remembered why I wanted to talk to Prince before I fainted.
"I'm sorry I called you" I told him.

"Come on, it's fine. I'm always here, you know that."
"But you're busy..." I reminded him, in case he forgot "and you're here on business but now we've sucked you into this unending drama. I'm really sorry and thank you, for being there...for me, for Bob."

"It's nothing Alex, we are friends aren't we?" He smiled.
"I guess we are" I agreed. "Where's my phone? I asked, remembering that I needed to call Luke's nanny.

"Here" he pulled it out of his pocket and handed it to me.
"Thanks...
"Do you want something to eat? At least I know hospital foods can be awful" Prince asked and I was happy he did.

"Yes, I'm famished actually. I haven't had anything all day. Whatever you get, get for three because Luke will be joining us." Then I realised what I said and stuttered "I - I mean, that's if you want to eat with us, it's okay if you have other things to do."

Prince chuckled "chill out Alex, I seriously don't bite. Besides... we are friends." As he got up to leave, I remembered that I didn't even get my purse or bring any money when I was leaving the house this morning.

"Oh shoot! I forgot to bring my purse and I'm not with my card" I thought of what to do for about two seconds as Prince looked at me curiously. For a moment, I wondered if something was on my face.
"Okay, just send the bill to my mail and I promise, I'll repay you" I told him.
"Not happening Alex, it's the least I can do for you so please, allow me."

He didn't allow me speak before walking out to get the food and I placed a call through to Luke's nanny, telling her to go to the house and get our essentials, because Luke was going to sleep over.

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