TOO FAR TO REACH 7

 

TOO FAR TO REACH

CHAPTER 7

The Doctor had come in to check my blood pressure and everything seemed normal although he made it clear that I needed to take it easy. He did not want me to travel but I made it clear that this was my mother, I had to go. The doctor was so hesitant as he explained that my blood pressure was very unstable and he would have rather had me rest and not travel.

“Maybe listen to him…” Jeff insisted.

“Are you crazy?” I yelled hysterically.

“I am just trying to help… I am concerned about you and the baby”

I looked at him bitterly as tears rolled down my face.

“Oh you care right?” I asked angrily.

“Of course I do…”

A nurse came in to try and talk to me, she asked Jeff to leave and the doctor equally left. She held my hand and looked me straight in the eyes.

“My dear, I understand your pain… I have been there… we all care about you and we have already talked to your aunty and siblings… they have all agreed. They say its best you stay here… one of your aunties is actually flying here this evening… that kind gentleman has arranged everything… he is your work collegue I believe? Please be kind to him, he has been of great help, we all just want whats best for you… your blood pressure had drastically dropped when you came here and as a medical personnel I cannot risk allow you to go… we need to be sure nothing will trigger it like that….”

As the nurse spoke my heart broke even more, I was in so much confusion… I wept quietly as I held her hand tight.

“Nurse, I need closure… this woman is my mother… I have never known my mother.. she died when I was young. I have loved this woman as my mother for so long…. Let me just go and have closure… closure is all I need.. please”

I saw the nurse gather some emotions as she listened to me, she wanted to refuse but I knew she understood me very well.

“Calm down and take some water… give me a moment I am coming” she said as she left me with a bottle of water

Another nurse came in immediately to just watch me as a discussion went on outside. i could hear voices just near my door and the most significant voice was Jeff insisting on doing whatever was needed to ensure I was okay if taking me to Luanshya was the best plan. The Doctor completely opposed it, he was not taking that risk stating that I come in partially dead. The nurse tried to speak reason until it was suddenly its like they left. After what seemed like a lifetime but it was really just 10 minutes, Jeff returned with my phone and it seemed someone was on the line.

“Sis…” Musha said in a  very calm state

“Sis listen to me…” she said calmly.

“No Musha don’t convince me… I have to burry mum” I cried.

I knew it took a lot for Musha to hold it together without crying as she heard me weep bitterly.

“Sis listen… we love you and we want you here but your health… now if you also get sick what will happen” she said as her voice begun to crack

“I know mum would have loved to see you well than anything else… get well sis.. as soon as we burry we are all coming there… hopefully you will feel better then” she said

I took a sigh as tears rolled… “okay..”

Musha tried yo cheer me up.. “I love you sis okay… and don’t worry all will be well”

I knew it was important that I just accepted to stay, for Musha to put herself together and speak to me despite how fresh this tragedy was, I knew I had to relax. I leaned back in my bed as Jeff placed my phone the side cabinet. I was in a very lovely hospital and it seemed it was expensive, I knew Mr Cloud would cover the bill as he was a good man. There was a lot of silence and I had no desire to say anything, it seemed Jeff was also comfortable keeping vigil by my side. I soon fell into deep sleep while he continued reading his book.