DESTINED TO LIVE TOGETHER

Chapter 5

TRAUMATIC ACCIDENT.

Chris dressed up to attend a birthday party, it's 2:30 pm on Sunday, and Chrstabel, one of his female acquaintances, had invited him for her birthday party. Looking all dashy, he stepped out.

Chris drove in one of his cars while listening to a hip pop song, and just as he wanted matching the brake so he can take another turn to continue his journey, a car on a high speed ran fast towards him and he tried avoiding the uncontrollable vehicle but it was fast than his control, nd he hit car against a pole while the other car bumped into him as well.

Immediately there was a crowd, Chris was unconscious and was bleeding, he sustained serious physical injuries as well.

Call the ambulance someone shouted from the crowd, he is still breathing and needs urgent attention.

Chris was rushed to a hospital, the surgeons couldn't give Chris pain relief medicine because it would lower his blood pressure, which was already too low and threatening.

The registered nurses in the emergency ward took good care of Chris.

Have you alerted any of his family members? One of the surgeons asked the good Samaritan that brought him.

Not really Sir, and his phone is locked unless…

(Chris phone rings) pick the call the surgeon replied.

“Hello”, the Samaritan said.

“Hi, where is the owner of the phone Christabel responded rudely”.

He is ...

My birthday party has started and I can't reach him, tell him, with or without him I'll hold my party and the call ended.

Who is that the surgeon asked, is he or she coming?

I don't think this is a family member, she ended the call without even hearing what I have to say. Don't worry doctor, I believe another caller will call, because I won't be here I've got things to do.

Just when the good Samaritan was about leaving, Chris's phone ran again, and the man picked up; Hello good afternoon.

Good afternoon Anabella greeted, this voice sounds different, are you …?

Are you related to any Mr Chris? The man replied cutting her short, there is an emergency.

Yes yes yes, Anabella replied in a haste, is he okay? Is there a problem?

He was involved in a car accident along a by-pass road, he is currently unconscious and he is admitted at Cambodia General Hospital, opposite the pleasure park axis.

Jesus Christ! Anabella screamed, I'll be there in a jiffy.

The call dropped and the good Samaritan after some minutes took his leave, leaving Chris phone and other of his belongings with the doctor.

Anabella quickly called Joyce who she was supposed to assist in shopping in preparation to go back to school.

Hi Anabella, are you dressed up already?

Eeen … not really Joyce, there is a change of plan, I'm sorry I can't go with you.

What's the problem, you sound tense?

I'm rushing to the hospital now, Chris was involved in a car accident and it's in a bad condition as we speak,

How? When? How did you get the information?

Joyce I have no answer to all of these till I get there, I'll make it up to you … bye.

Anabella hurriedly got dressed and in less than 30 minutes she was at the hospital, she was directed to where Chris was with the doctor.

Doctor good afternoon, how is he? Will he get better?

And you are?

I'm Anabella doctor, I'm his … she stuttered, I'm related to him doctor, what's the problem? What happened to him?

Well, he was involved in a car accident and as you can see he is unconscious and sustained lots of injuries.

Tears fell from Anabella's eyes as she asked further, will he ever get better? What's the situation now?

Hopefully he will be fine, but there are some deposits to make so we can commence treatment immediately.

No problem doctor, let's go to the office.

Chris was in a coma for four days, and Anabella would always frequent the hospital and stay with him; she ended up sleeping in the hospital with him, hoping he would wake up.

At midnight of the fourth night, Anabella was reading stories to Chris who was still in coma, when suddenly she noticed his fingers move, she stood up to observe better and it moved again.

Doctor! Doctor!! She called, rushing out. He moved his hands, I saw it.

Doctor Caleb rushed in, and this time, Chris had opened his eyes and was trying to sit up.

Ohh, thank goodness, try and rest Mr Chris, you will be fine.

What's going on? Chris asked faintly and weakly, "Why am I here?”

Anabella rushed to his side and hugged him gently with tears.

Mr. Chris, are you familiar with this face? Doctor Caleb asked, pointing at Anabella, she identified herself as your relation and has been with you here since you were admitted.

My relation? Chris asked faintly, Anabella, what are you doing here?

Who then are you Doctor Caleb asked Anabella, who was sitting quietly and speechless..

I'm his …. I'm … my name is Anabella … I'm …

She is Anabella, I know her but we aren't related, Chris replied faintly.

She has been supportive. I must say, it's a good thing you're awake, resting and we'll check up on you at daybreak.

Thank you Doctor Anabella replied as she saw the doctor off the ward room.

How long have I been here Chris asked?

You need rest, by morning you will be better and I can answer all your questions.

Chris kept staring at Anabella without uttering a word, and in less than twenty minutes, Chris slept off.

At exactly 10:15 am, there was a knock on the door; Good morning Mr Chris the nurse greeted, how do you feel today?

I feel better, but I still have a headache and body pain.

You will be fine with time, it's a gradual healing process, have you eaten this morning? The nurse asked while checking his vital signs and getting his medications ready.

Anabella walked in a few minutes later, Good morning Nurse, she greeted me, I rushed to attend to something.

He will be fine, he just needs a few more days, he will be discharged and he needs rest and less stress so he can fully recover.

Thank you very much Nurse, Anabella replied

Chris remained in the hospital for two days and was discharged to go home. Anabella drove her car to the hospital and took Chris home.

Thank you very much Chris said, when they entered the house, I owe you this kind gesture.

Anabella smiled, you owe me nothing, I'm just doing my best for the man I love so much.

Chris stared at Anabella without uttering a word, he thought; why does this girl love me this way? Even Christabel birthday party I was rushing to attend I did not attend and she never bothered to check up on me …

Anabella broke the silence, let me take you to your room, is there anything you will need.

I don't think so, I'll make a place for food later.

You don't have to, I'll rush to the market and prepare something that will last you a while. I'll be leaving for school soon so I'm going to buy some stuff I'll be needing. Just in case you don't get to see me tomorrow.

Oh really, I must have inconvenienced you with my accident, Chris responded calmly.

You didn't dear, let me quickly rush off to the market. I'll be back shortly.

There is some money inside the drawer you could take to the market...

You don't have to, Anabella said while trying to leave.

I insist you've done enough already for me, have it.

Anabella reached out to the drawer and took the bundle of money there. This is more than enough to cook.

I know, you can use the rest for your school expenses.

Anabella smiled and left the room. Chris was speechless, Anabella he would always ignore and lie too often could sacrifice a lot for him at his own pace, Christabel couldn't even visit at all, some girls can be very heartless.

Anabella came back from the market, cooked and made sure Chris was okay before heading home. On her way she met with her colleague at her intern office, they exchanged pleasantries and parted ways.

On getting home, she could hear her friend's voice, heaving a sigh of relief rushed in.

I'm so sorry Joyce, I just couldn't have left Chris like that, where are you able to purchase everything you need?

I could not, I was worried about you, you've been stressed this period because of Chris.

Awwnnnn, Anabella replied feeling loved, someone cares … smiling.

Who cares, Joyce replied laughing. How is he doing now?

My dear, he is getting better. I thank God he survived this tragic trauma. I would have been a depressed fellow by now.

I just pray this guy appreciates this love and care you are giving to him, because he will have me to contend with.

Did you meet my bro at home? Anabella asked.

Yes I did, but he has been on call though. Soon he will be leaving you.

Yea, I'll miss him, Anabella said, smiling.

I know I'm not the one keeping you here in Nigeria after our school, Joyce said looking serious … it's that you're Chris guy.

Are you for real? Anabella said, laughing, is that jealousy or? You will always remain my best friend with or without Chris in my life.

I'll have my own man soon, so I'll act busy like you, Joyce said, laughing.

Anabella and Joyce discussed their internship and what school resumption would be like …

It's 7:30 pm, I need to go home, Joyce said while standing up and getting set to leave.

Thanks for coming, Joyce, my regards to your parents. I'll visit you tomorrow.

Bye Anny … Take care, Joyce Anabella replied as the car zoomed off.