THE DEVILISH SAINT

Your Ass, My Ass

"How is he?" Poppy asked.
"Still unconscious." Zee whispered.
"He is a strong kid Zee... He'll be fine in no time." Poppy said.
"Thanks Poppy."
"You must take care of yourself too. Have you eaten?" Poppy questioned. Zee kept quiet.
"Buddy... Do you want me to send some food to you?" Poppy continued.
"I'm fine Poppy. I can get food from the cafeteria here." Zee replied.
"Make sure you eat Zee. You can't take care of Saint if you too fall sick." Poppy reminded his friend.
"I know Poppy." Zee muttered.
"Promise me you eat after this." Poppy asked his friend but Zee remained silent.
"Zee... Promise me."
"I promise." Zee whispered.
"Poppy... Thanks for taking care of my pets." Zee said to his friend.
"No problem Buddy." Poppy replied.
"Say thanks to your family for helping too." Zee added.
"I will... Hey Zee... I have to go ."
"Okay Poppy. Thank you for calling." Zee said.
"Bye Buddy."
"Bye Poppy.

Zee thought about Gulf. He had been discharged just the day before and now recuperating at Mew's house. Zee pressed Mew's number.

"Hello Mew."
"Hey Zee. How are you? How's Saint?"
"I am fine. He is unconscious." Zee sounded sad.
"He will wake up soon Zee."
"I know... But waiting is not fun cause I don't know what is going on with him." Zee stated.
"He is young. The bullet did not injure his vital organs which helped him a lot." Mew explained.
"He will pull through this Zee." Mew continued.
"Thanks Mew. How is Gulf doing?"
"The cranky baby?" Mew asked Zee.
"HEY I HEARD THAT!" Zee could hear Gulf yelling in the background.
"Does he sound fine?" Mew questioned Zee.
"Definitely." Zee smiled faintly at his friends' banter.
"Zee... If you need anything... Tell us okay." Mew told him.
"US AS IN HIM... NOT ME!" Gulf yelled.
"I'M INCAPACITATED." Gulf added.
"Gulf... Be quiet!" Mew reprimanded his cranky baby.
"Thanks Mew. I'll talk you again soon." Zee said.
"Take care Zee. Bye."
"SAY HI TO SAINT FOR ME!" Gulf's voice was heard.
"Will do." Zee replied.

Saint had been unconscious for 5 days. The kidnapper who shot him died after he was shot by Mew. Unfortunately, Saint was shot in his chest but luckily for him the bullet didn't damage his vital organs nonetheless the injuries and blood lost caused him to be in a coma. Doctors informed his father and Zee that his chance of survival was rather high to their relieved. Mr Huang and Zee were waiting for the day Saint would come out of his coma. For now, Mr Huang and Zee spent their time at the hospital just in case Saint would wake up.

    Zee walked back into the hospital room where Saint was and sighed. He told Saint that Poppy, Mew and Gulf said hi to him. He wondered if Saint could actually hear him telling things to him. He had read a few articles online about different experiences people have when they were in a coma. Zee stared down at the sleeping form of Saint. Mr Huang on the other hand was sleeping on one of the couches. Zee was worried about Mr Huang. He looked haggard and gaunt. He had been in the hospital and had left his business dealings to his subordinates. Zee too had given instructions to Julia and his team to take over some of his work. Zee walked closer to the bed and kissed Saint's forehead. He stared down at his pale face and prayed that he would open his eyes. Zee sighed again while playing with Saint's hair. He did ask if he could colour his hair and Zee told him yes. He had not gotten the chance to do so, unfortunately.

He turned to see Mr Huang behind him who was still sleeping. Zee thought that maybe he could persuade him to go back home and rest for a while. Mr Huang definitely needed rest. The Old Man had not been taking care of himself as he should. Zee walked to the couch where Mr Huang was sleeping and sat down on the table facing the couch.

"Mr Huang?" Zee tried waking him up.
"Mr Huang? Sir?" Zee slowly tried waking him up again.
"Zee?" Mr Huang rubbed his face.
"Sir, why don't you head back home first and rest. You have been here for a few days. You need to rest Sir." Zee persuaded him.
"I am so worried about that child." Mr Huang turned his head towards Saint who was lying on the hospital bed.
"Me too Sir but I am also worried about you. You haven't been eating and taking care of yourself." Zee smiled at Mr Huang.
"I'll be here with Saint if that makes you feel better Mr Huang." Zee added.
"Please Sir... You need to take of yourself." Zee coaxed the Old Man.
"When he is awake he is such a stubborn child, even in his coma he is stubborn too! Just wake up!" Mr Huang grumbled with tears in his eyes. Zee smiled at him.
"He'll wake up Mr Huang. He will still want to argue with you about the house you bought for him." Zee smiled at the Old Man and patted his shoulder.
"Should I call your driver for you?" Zee asked and Mr Huang relented and nodded.