#AMAHLE
I woke up in a hospital bed. My side of the stomach hurt so bed and so did my head. I tried to recall what happened in the past few hours I was out and then I remembered the plane crashing. I looked beside me and did not see anyone. I needed to know how my in-laws were doing. I tried to get up but GOD damn it hurt. I looked for the button I could press and few minutes later a nurse came in.
Her: Mrs Bess you awake
I cleared my throat first.
Me: Where are my mother and father in law?
Her: uhhhm Mrs Bess are you ok? You came in here alone
Me: what do you mean I came in here alone? I don't understand
Her: Mrs Bess you were transferred from San Francisco hospital about a week ago.
Me: I don't understand
Her: Mrs Bess you are in South Africa Durban hospital
This girl was joking right? I couldn't have possibly been out for that long
Me: can I please get a glass of water
She poured water for me and I took small sips and then handed the glass back to her.
Me: Where are my in laws?
Her: Mrs Bess please calm down. You not in your right mind
I tried to get up and took the drip off my arm
Her: Mrs Bess what are you doing? You not allowed to get out of bed
Me: I need to find my in laws ok
She pressed the button next to my bed and another nurse walked in
Her: Mrs Bess you need to get back to bed.
Me: no. I need you to tell me where my parents in law are dammit!
I was now angry and trying to remove the pipes connected to me
Her: Beth I need you to get some help
Me: I need to make sure that they are ok. At least tell me how they are doing.
I pleaded with my eyes. I probably looked crazy to her like I was out of it. She looked at me with pity
Her: Mrs Bess please calm down you going to hurt yourself
Just then My husband walked in as I was arguing with this woman followed by a bunch of nurses
I walked to him and hugged him and he hugged me back. He looked like he hadn't slept in ages. He was a mess.
Him: you need to be in bed Boobie
Me: Damon why won't they tell me how your mother and father are doing?
I said breaking the hug and looking at him in the eyes with teary eyes. The last thing I wanted to think of was the possibility of them being gone and right now they were making me think like that.
Him: Boobie I need you to get back in bed ok
Me: Damon what are you not telling me?
He was annoyingly calm. He led me to my bed and raised his hand indicating that people leave us in peace
Beth: sir she needs to be in bed
Him: I understand that and I will tuck her in myself. But can I be given a moment alone with my wife
She didn't argue, she just walked out quietly
Me: Damon what's going on?
Him: I'm sorry Amahle.
YOU ARE READING
Amahle's Diary 4
General FictionThe story skips to three years later. What new challenges await the Besses? Will they make it this time around? Is their love strong enough?
