Seemingly Worried
682 Words
Anita woke up and stared at the curtain across her bed space. She tried to remember the details of what happened and how she got here.
Shortly after she was revived, she woke up. However, the banging headache that came through made her go back to sleep as quickly as possible. Thankfully, the headache is all gone and she feels refreshed enough to get back to her usual routine.
She sat up and blinked incessantly while rubbing her eyes with her palm.
Just then, a nurse walked in.
"Hi, what day is it today?" She asked eagerly.
"It's Tuesday afternoon madam. How are you feeling?
"Oh wow. I feel better and refreshed by the way, it feels like I just had a very needed rest." She said,
"That's good. You need to consciously create time for regular rest actually." The nurse replied.
"Well, my schedule is a very busy one but I'll try my best." Anita replied.
"You should rest for the next two days and also stay off work if you can. What's your food routine like, If I may ask?"
"I hardly eat breakfast and I eat a lot of junk food to be very honest." Anita replied.
"Sadly, that has to stop. You need to switch up your diet and consume more healthy meals." The nurse said.
"Hmmmm" Anita said absent mindedly.
"I could help you with a meal plan. It's not part of my job description but I would love to do that for you if you'll let me." The nurse offered.
"Oh wow. That is so thoughtful of you. I would really love it. Thank you so much!" Anita replied enthusiastically.
"Great then, that works. Let me have your number" The nurse said as she handed her phone to Anita who typed her number via the keypad.
"Once your diet is all great and you rest occasionally, you'll be all fit and healthy." The nurse added.
"Alright nurse. I'll try my best."
"You can call me Emily." She stated.
"Alright Emily."
"You'll be discharged right away Anita, I'll prepare your discharge documents now."
"Thanks Emily."
"I would love to see my father before I go though, can I?" Anita inquired.
"Absolutely. This way please." Emily replied as she directed Anita to the other part of the hospital ward.
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Tuesday afternoon, 12:00pm
Donald paced around his office restlessly as he wondered why his secretary was not on seat. It was very unlike her to be absent from work and he could not help but wonder why she was absent today. Initially he felt she was probably not in yet due to an unavoidable delay and she would probably resume soon but the case seems to be different from what he had imagined especially because it's almost time for lunch - meaning the day will soon be over.
Was she Ill?
Is she beginning to take her work for granted now?
Why would she be absent without permission?
She didn't even send a text or an email to notify him?
All these questions roamed his mind as his worry intensified.
Just then, his phone rang and he paused to check the caller. Turns out the caller is one of the shareholders for the new startup.
"Good afternoon Mr. Ralph. How are you doing today?"
"Hello Mr. Donald, I'm very well thank you."
"Sequel to our last conversation, I would like to get a copy of the proposal so I can follow up with my team members in specific terms before we make our final decision." Mr. Ralph requested.
"Alright then, it would be sent to you via mail before the end of today." Donald assured him.
First of all, Anita has the details of the proposal and she was expected to work on it today. He felt frustrated.
"I think I'll just have to handle this proposal myself." He said, as he sat down on his chair while pushing it forward - closer to the table.
His initial worry turned into frustration and anger as he pressed the keypads of his pc with eyes glued to its screen.
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