CHAPTER ELEVEN
1226 Words
Hilda had just cut herself with the new razor blade the nurse left at the table beside her mom. She wanted to cut her nails, but she ended up cutting herself, and now she's bleeding profusely.
The nurse who heard Charlene's voice ran into the room;
“ What's the problem? Oh! She's bleeding, how did it happen?” She asked softly.
“ She was playing; I didn't even know that she was playing with a razor blade, not until I heard her scream. Charlene explained.
“ I'll be right back, let me get the first aid box.” The nurse said and rushed out to go get the first aid both
“ Thank you,” Charlene said.
“ I'm sorry mum,” Hilda said softly.
“ Why were you playing with a razor blade? Don't you know it's harmful?” Charlene asked calmly.
“ I wanted to cut my nails, sorry mum,” Hilda said innocently.
“ It's fine the nurse will be here soon,” Charlene said
Shortly, the nurse came back with first aid, she treated and dressed the cut;
“ Be careful next time, kid. Razor blades are not toys, you shouldn't be seen with one in the first place. Thank God it's a new razor blade. Please look after her next time.” She said as she stood up to take her leave.
“ Thank you a lot, nurse. Thanks for coming to our aid.” Charlene said.
“ You're welcome. How are you faring now?” The nurse asked.
“ I'm getting better, thank you,” Charlene replied faintly.
“ The doctor will come check on you soon.” The nurse said and left the room.
“ Mum, when are you going to leave here?” Hilda asked immediately as the nurse left.
“ Soon darling, please don't ever try what you did just now again.” She firmly.
“ Ok mum, can I join you on your bed?” Hilda asked.
“ Sure, why not? Come on, baby.” Charlene said and she lifted to the bed.
“ I love you, Mum,” Hilda said with a smile.
“ I love you more, my sunshine,” Charlene said with a broad smile.
Soon, she had a flashback of the first cut she had in Keller's house when she was making a meal.
FLASHBACK
“Ahhh!” Charlene screamed, holding her hand.
“ What's wrong?” Keller asked as he rushed into the kitchen.
“ I just cut my finger.” She replied with a frown.
“ Oh! I'm sorry. Let me get the first aid box.” He said and hurriedly left the kitchen.
Soon he came back with the first aid box;
“ Bring your hand.” He said to her calmly.
“ Ok…….” She replied softly.
He treated and dressed the cut;
“ See how neatly you dressed the cut, did you attend medical school?” Charlene asked and laughed.
“ Really? Well, I didn't attend a medical school, but I might put that into consideration someday.” Keller said with a broad smile.
“ Ok then, I wish you all the best in your adventure.” She said to him,
“ So you ain't coming with me?” Keller asked, smiling.
“ Why would I? It's not my calling, so count me out.” Charlene said, laughing.
“ So it's my calling?” Keller asked.
“ Maybe, from the way you dressed my cut, it shows it's your calling,” Charlene said.
“ Whatever! Let me finish with the presentation I have tomorrow.” Keller said and packed the box.
“ So, you ain't going to help me? It's unfair; the kitchen is boring; I need you around here.” She said with a pitiful face.
“ Ok, I'll join you shortly.” He said and left the kitchen.
“ How are you faring now, Miss Charlene?” A doctor's voice brought Charlene back to reality.
“ I'm a fine doctor, thank you.” She said,
“ I came to check on you to know if you're feeling pain or having any weird symptoms.” The doctor said,
“ No, I don't feel anything, where's Dr. Augustine?” Charlene asked.
“ He has gone home, I'm the one in charge now.” He answered
The nurse entered the room and said;
“ Someone is here to see you, Miss Charlene.”
“ Really? Male or female?” Charlene asked.
“ A female, she said she's your cousin.” The nurse said.
“ Scarlett, yes Scarlett is here,” Hilda said excitedly.
“ Shhhh!” Charlene did.
“ Mum!” Hilda called.
“ Tell her I don't want to see her,” Charlene said firmly to the nurse.
“ Mum, please let her come in; I want to see her; she's your cousin, remember?” Hilda said in a very tiny voice.
“ Fine! Let her in.” Charlene said, rolling her eyes.
“ I'll come check on you later. See you soon.” The doctor said and left the room.
“ Thank you, doctor,” Charlene said with a smile.
Shortly, Scarlett walked in, and Hilda ran to hug her. She looked tensed to talk;
“ What are you doing here?” Charlene asked firmly.
“ I'm here to see you,” Scarlett answered.
“ As you can see, I'm not available, you can leave and come back later,” Charlene said, looking away.
“ But mum, you're not doing anything at the moment, why not just let her keep us company? Hilda pleaded.
“ Hilda!” Charlene called.
“ Mum, you need company, it's boring here,” Hilda said.
“ Fine! Have a seat.” Charlene said.
“ Charlene, I want to apologize for everything. I didn't mean to hurt you this way. I'm sorry, and I'm also sorry for your loss.” Scarlett said sadly.
“ It's fine, what do you want?” Charlene asked firmly.
“ You're still mad at me, Charlene; I'm sorry.” Scarlett pleaded.
“ What were you expecting? Were you expecting me to forgive you just like that? No, it's not possible, not after you've made me go through today.” Charlene said and looked away.
“ I'm so sorry, Charlene, I'm sorry.” Scarlett pleaded.
“ What are you sorry for exactly, the fact that you slept with my man and got pregnant for him? Or the fact that you made me lose my baby? Which of them?” Charlene asked angrily.
“ Mum, were you pregnant?” Hilda asked.
“ You asked too many questions, just shut up!” Charlene yelled at her.
Hilda began to cry, Charlene couldn't withstand her tears, she had to draw her closer and apologise to her;
“ I'm sorry, baby; I didn't mean to yell at you.” She said softly to her.
“ It's fine mum,” Hilda said, wiping away her tears.
“ I'm here to apologize for everything,” Scarlett said.
“ I don't know what to say to you and I don't want to do something drastic, so let me just keep mute,” Charlene said and lay on the bed properly, cuddling Hilda.
Scarlett didn't know what to say anymore; she sat on the chair and kept looking at Charlene, who had turned her back against her; she was facing the other side of the wall.
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