Strangers

Chapter 4

I lay down thinking about what my life would be if they haven't ripped my soul from my body, what if it was a boy or a girl? What kind of mother I would've become? Whom should I blame?

No one I can't blame no one but myself for being too naive, stupid, & foolish? I was just so stupid that I believe that they only want what's best for me, I wonder how Oshane would feel if he knew I was carrying his child and last it because I was too stupid to see that my mother only care about how to use me for their gains.

Would he despise me for letting such a thing happen to our child? If only you knew what I was going through would you have believed me and protect me instead? Or would believe them instead of me.?

I'm such a fool! Oh god, what wrong have I ever done to forsaken by you? I know you see everything and know it before it occurred but why did you let me go through all this and what for.?

If I'm wrong, please forgive me for questioning you because I know I'm in no position to ask anything of you but please I am begging you for a chance with a better way of living. Falling asleep.

Morning.

I woke up and I could feel how swollen my eyes are, I lay there glaring at the ceiling. After laying there for ten minutes I heard a knock on the door, I quickly covered myself up pretending to be asleep.

Sasha: Open door it's me! I came a little earlier than expected...

But we never talk about this, why would she come so early in the morning it's 8:00 AM what could be wrong? I am a little bit confused I open the door and hug me unexpectedly, I was a bit frightened and taken back when she hugs me.

“Are you okay?” I asked her!

But before she answered I lookup & my eyes meet Noah's gazes I drop head and push her off the took a step back as I asked myself! What's wrong with them? Sasha hug me again and I just felt loneliness taken over me, my heart started speeding up then the room starts going dark and darker as I became anxious.

Sasha: Sheila...sheila...what happen hey wake up please I won't hug if you don't want me please just open your eyes. (sobs)

Noah: Chan gets up here right now. What's happening why did she faint??

Sasha: I don't know, help me put on the bed. (Chan came up looking shocked.) What happened to her, she was fine yesterday. What did you do to her??

Chan: Nothing.

(She looks at him in disbelief!)

Chan: I promise I didn't do anything to her. After I came back she was asleep at the dinner table, I must have woken her up when I arrived but she went to her room after that! I came to check on her after visiting the bathroom and I heard her sobbing in her sleep. That is why I call you guys here, why would I hurt her.?

Noah: Let's not point fingers, and take her to the hospital first! That is more important!

Chan: I'll carry her go get the car ready.

Hospital.

Doctor: What happened to her?

Sasha: My husband and I visited their home, after my brother called us saying she was crying in her sleep. I was hugging her when she fainted

Doctor: Are you sure that's what happens?

Chan: What do you mean if we are sure. What are you implying? Do you think we did something to her?

Doctor: They are scars on her back! Possibly could have caused by a knife are other methods of weapons

(Surprise)

Sasha: Is this why she never wears anything but covered up outfits?! But who would do such a thing to a philanthropist

Noah: She is such a sweet girl, who would do this?

Doctor: How long have you known her?

Sasha: 2 years.

Doctor: And no accident never occurs?

Noah: Is it possible. She could have been hurt before coming here. It took a long time for her to warm up to us.

Chan: It's possible and I know from experience she does trust anyone one, not even you guys ' I saw how she goes she Is always keeping a safe distance from people even those who are veryclose.

(Looked at Noah and Sasha.)

One week later

Chan: Doctor why hasn't she woke up.?

Doctor: She's still in a comafor now all we can do is wait for her to wake up on her own. We'll run some appraisal tests on her then.

*I can hear them but I'm just stuck in this dark place, where am I? Ah, it's cold here!* Hello, anyone there?

*I heard voices early I am in space of people but why is so dark nothing but darkness.*

**

*They keep changing who should stay watching over me! What happens guys I'm right here, why isn't anyone talking to me? I'm here over here why can't I see me a myth? Guys, I am right here can't you hear me?*

(Baby crying!) Hmmm, what's going on why is there a baby here. (Following the sound of a crying baby.) Oh no, why are you here alone little one where you mommy or daddy?

(A woman appears with no complexion & snatched the baby away) No, wait why did you take it? When it didn't belong to you! Please give back to me, please give me back the baby. (Crumbled to knees.) Please, don't take it away. (Crying!)

Chan: She's crying.. Why is she crying doctor do something.

*Coma_sheila; please…. don't….. take…. it pur...lease….give….it...back…..he….is….mine…..m..y...b...b..ba...by…please…..do..n't….hurt….don't…..hurt….him…...please. Don't hurt my baby.*

[Sheila's eyes open as the tears continue falling down her face. She's broken, every straight crushed as she watches the baby die and there is nothing she could do to help or stop it.]

Where…...where am I? I ask!

* I tried to get up but my body? I can't move anywhere on my body. What's happening I can't, why can't I move.*

Hello is anyone theree, why can't I move?

*I moved my eyes around until I saw a man in a white coat, Sasha, Noah, and chan.*

Where am I? Can't you hear me? I ask!

*All they did was look at me as if they are not sure if I'm awake are not!? I suddenly start to feel sleepy before I knew it I was back in that dark place again*

Chan: Doctor, why did you put back to sleep when she just wakes up?

Doctor: I put her back to sleep because she needs it, she was neither speaking nor was she moving which means whatever wakes her up was too unbearable, that it shut down all the nerves in her body until she regained her strength. She will be bedridden.

(Sad expression.)

Sasha: You're trying to say is that if this phase she is encountering does not pass she will be like this forever.

Doctor: Yes, very much so.

*What's going on, why did I come here again. Wait what's this? A little girl? Why is she alone in this cold and darkness of a place? Why can't I catch up with her' I've been walking for more than 3 hours?

Two more hours, why am I not even tired? Are you okay dear? “Mommy helps me!” She said and I wonder why? But when she looked up at me I was so shocked I jumped back. I was now looking at myself! I finally feell like I have gained my strength and try to lift her up but I couldn't.

Why won't you move? Come on, get up leave with me! “Mommy run she coming.” She said and I said. No, I won't leave you you must come with me. Finally, I got her free but that woman was only a second away, I must protect her instead

Go now I'll be right behind you. I said to her! “No, come with me.” she said! It's okay, I will be right there before you turn around now go. I push her a bit and she runs off then she slowly disappears in the darkness.

I turned around to face the woman who was coming, suddenly she hesitates to take another steps as she stares at me. I left without saying anything, even though I couldn't see her clearly I felt like I some how know her. But I wonder who is she?.

Where are you?.... I'm here like I promise. Where are you? I asked.

“Mommy you have to go, they are waiting for you come let me take you.” She said take in my hand! Suddenly,a bright light began shine in I used my foree hand to cover my eyes the light is too bright.

Are you okay? I ask her as I turned around and she was gone from my hand as if she wasn't there, I felt like my life source pulling my body to reunite. I then realized that the child had kept calling me mom, I turn around to go look for the child but I was sucked in by the light.*

I open my eyes and they were waiting just as she said they would be! I tried to sit up but the doctor asks me not to. Then he pulls his pen up and down my bare feet.

I can feel that! please stop! I said.

Sasha: Are you okay? Do you know you scare us to death the sca

Chan: Sis, now is not the time & place. How are you feeling?

I'm okay. But what's with all of you? I asked looking at them.

Did they see my scars?i asked myself! How could I be so reckless I can't let this happen no!

Doctor, can I have a word in private? I asked and they left me and the doctor alone. Doctor before I wake up what happened? I ask and he pauses for a moment before he answers and announces that he told them about the scars on my body.

Who gave you the right so do so? Have you last your, God damn mind?!

Doctor: Please, you need to clam down. Do I know who is your relative are not?! You came in unconscious and how was I to know? Am I, God?.

No, you are right! It's not your fault. My apologies but when can I go home. I ask!

"We'll keep you under observation for a few days until then, please take rest."

This man) you're asking a woman who was in seefor a long time to take rest the last thing I want to do is rest. The doctor leaves and they return but I'm not interested in talking or seeing anyone right now.

Sasha: She

“I want to be alone.” I cut her off saying and they left me to be alone as I had requested!

It's already hard enough to have such a nightmare but why does it feel so real & who was that woman? All I did was thinking about all the hell they put through what could possibly cause me to go into a coma for a whole week at least that's what it feel like! Is this my punishment for questioning God's judgment?

Could it be that I put myself in this situation? What could possibly cause it am I dying or did I receive a second chance to change everything I got going on? Why do I even need to be under observation if nothing is wrong with me? Is this some kind of sick joke I want to go home. I have so many questions.

I Wonder if they are okay? Was I being too harsh just now? They're always there for me when I'm in need but I just keep pushing them out? Should I call Sasha in? She might be worried about me. I was about to speak the door corks and slowly push open I looked up and it was chan. Why is he still even doing here? I asked myself as I rolled my eyes. It's all his fault if he had minded his own business I probably would be watching some reality TV show right now.

Chan: Are you okay?

“Why wouldn't I be? I just want to go home. I said to him. *Even though I have already know how long I was out, for some reason I want to hear this stranger to once more tell me and comfort me. Am i going crazy?

Why? Why do I feel like this? Am I in my right mind? I looked up and he was about to hold my hand but I quickly pull my hand away and ask him if he could help me up!?

"Sure." He said as he helps me to sit up a bit

“Could you get me some water?” I ask him and auddenly everything around me started fading away, I tried to scream but nothing happen my body started disappearing.

“What is happening? Somebody help please! Please help me, I'm beginning you please!” I screamed but no one came to help.

I look where the door was supposes to be, and chan standing there looking at me as I slowly disappear why isn't he helping me. I felt cold like ice I was so cold, I was losing my breath. I…I...can't...breathe… I took one last look before everything went darker and darker till I collapsed.

«On the other hand.»

Chan: Wake up it's just a nightmare, don't give in to it! You have to get wake up right now.

Sasha: We got here as fast as we could. Chan, she looks pale!

Noah: I'm calling an ambulance.

Chan: I promise to do good things for the rest of my life. Please wake her up! please! It's almost 24hr why is she still sleeping.

Noah: The ambulance is here bring her down, how can someone sleep for twenty-four hours?

Sasha: Let's get her to the hospital first then ask questions later, her safety is more important!

«One hour later»

Chan: How is she doctor?

"She's still sleeping when the test results come out we'll inform you, until then, please wait.

Chan: Are you kidding me she's been sleeping for the past 24hrs...I can't wait!

Sasha: Walk It off brother she will be okay, I promise she will just take a walk. Doctor please, Don't just do your best, because your best won't help you keep your job If anything is to happen to her.

Nurse: Doctor this could be caused by Narcolepsy!

D: Narcolepsy. Are you sure?

Nurse: It's that or heart disease and her heart is perfectly fine. So it had to be narcolepsy.

Doctor: Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and in some cases episodes of cataplexy {partial or total loss of muscle control, it is often triggered by strong emotions. It's possible but if this is the case, I'm….(cut off)

Another Nurse: She is awake! But she is not speaking.

[Rush to the patient room.]

Doctor: Are you okay? Can you hear me? Follow my finger. She seem fine but let's watch her for now and run a few more test if nothing change.

[Doctor leave.]

Sasha: Call chan.

Chan: No need!

Sasha: She is awake but she's not speaking.

I'm fine, please stop and am sorry for worrying All of you but aren't you supposed to be preparing for tomorrow? I asked and they all looking with concern.

Sasha went to call for the doctor and he can come in with some paperwork! I felt a panic attack coming on and when he asks me if I have been on an " Iperation table before?" It's feel like I was slapped a million times in the face for this is something I wasn't ready nor was I prepared for this. I kept as i look away.

"I'll take that as yes, please enlighten me." He said and I look at them and Chan was the first leaves Noah and Sasha follow him.

It's almost three years now… Since my mother fed me sleeping pills and got rid of my unborn child! I had no idea what was happening until I woke up in the infirmary, after a week in the hospital I discovered the true reason I was there.

I said and the doctor and nurses look at me in silence.

Nurse.1: Omh, what kind of sick person kills their unborn grandchild?

Nurse.2: This is a pure wickedness poor child. I can't imagine how you serve, I probably would have last my mind.

Doctort: why didn't you report this?

Who was gonna back me?… Its father or maybe my father or my siblings?

Nurse.2: Yeah!

No, that's where you are so wrong! I was an outcast and his father would probably believe them if they say I was the one who did it. Doctor, even though you are on my side now! It's out of pity because with money they could put in jail for that matter and no one will give damn. Why? Because if my own family turn against me who would dear stand by me? I asked looking at them.

Chan: I would.

How long… He cut me off!

Chan: Long enough.

You?... He cuts me off!

Chan: Everything

I never want anyone knowing. The look in his eyes makes me sad! He looks as if the baby was ours and not mine and someone else.

Didn't you leave? I ask him.

Chan: No, not really.

Could all of you keep this between us? I ask and he left without another word said. the doctor then look at me.

Doctor: Is he…?

(cot off)

No, we not! When can I go home?

Doctor: We don't have a reason to keep you here of you are fine, you'll be discharged in a soon.

Doctor, how long have I been here? I ask!

Doctor: Three hours.

Three hours but it feels like weeks. Does that mean I was only dreaming but it felt so real? A dream of a dream in a coma. What the hell! How long was I sleeping for? I asked!

Chan: 24hr.

Chan came in and said with a wheelchair in front of him. 24hr sleep felt like weeks is there such a thing? I question myself!

What is that for? I asked him!

Doctor: For procuration.

I don't want I did not break a bone, please remove it. I said and Chan walks up to the bed and lifts me up!

Hey what are you doing? Put me down. I said to him.

Chan: There you go, let's get you home. He said and I had completely forgot about him staying with me.

{Home!}

It's a good thing the wheelchair was left behind but it was also a bad thing because this bastard of a man wouldn't let me walk on my own. From the car straight up to my room, he put me on the bed and just stood there watching me.

I am not going to run off you know!?

"Of course not, I already know that!." He said

I need a shower I feel dirty plus I was out for 24hr and who was that woman from my nightmare? I feel like I know her but I just couldn't recognize her. hmmm, I sniff myself!

“Oh my world I need a shower it's bad,” I said out loud.

I glance at him and said can you excuse yourself?!

"What for?" He ask!

“I need to use my room and I can walk for God's sake.” I said raise in my voice a little.

"Okay, I'm on the other side of the hall just call me if you need me!." He said looking at me like he was afraid I would do something to myself.

I won't be needing you, oh my, I need a shower now. I said after he left took my clothes off and walk into the bathroom I stood under the shower fpr sometime, before I actually take shower.