THE TWISTS AND THE TURNS

A Few Days Later, At Annabelle's Apartment.

It's 11am and Annabelle is studying on her computer when she receives a text from Harry. She quickly grabs her phone and swipes to read his message.

Annabelle: (Reads) I'm outside!. (Quickly shuts her computer and runs outside to meet Harry. She runs hugs him) Why are you here so early?.

Harry: (Not sure if he should tell her, but he does after giving it a second thought) I quit the military.

Annabelle: (Surprised) What?.

Harry: I know!. You're probably thinking I'm stupid, but I really quit. I want to spend more time with you. Also, I want to really focus on becoming a medical doctor. So I can take care of you, and our future family.

Annabelle: (Worried) Did you really quit because of me?. If it really is because of me, I'd feel responsible if anything should go wrong.

Harry: (Grabs her hands) No, no. It's not you. (Stutters) Well...., partly, but it's my decision. I don't want you worrying about anything. (Teases) But you can worry about me, (laughs) because I'm head-over-hills for you.

Annabelle: Do you want to come in?.

Harry: (Nodes and Annabelle shows him inside) Can I have a glass of water?.

Annabelle: Sure. Just make yourself comfortable. (Heads to the kitchen and returns with a glass of water) Here (hands it over to Harry and he drinks right away).

Harry: Where are your siblings?.

Annabelle: At school?.

Harry: (Exclaims) Oh!. Why did you decide to switch to online school?.

Annabelle: (Sighs heavily) Work!. I have to work even harder ever since I decided to be responsible for my sisters.

Harry: (Pulls her closer and makes her sit on his lap) I want to be able to help in anyway I can. That way I can feel relieved knowing you don't have to carry all the burden.

Annabelle: You don't need to do that.

Harry: Why?. You don't think I can handle it?.

Annabelle: Not that. I just don't want to depend on you for everything. (In a low tone) I still have some pride left.

Harry: As much as I love an independent Annabelle, I want to be able to take care of you. Let me be your shoulder to lean on (Annabelle suddenly hugs him without saying a word).

Later At Night.

Annabelle is about to go to bed when her phone rings. It's her Dad.

Annabelle: Why is he calling so late?. (Swipes her phone to answer) Hello, dad!.

Voice: (In an angry tone) What is this I hear about you having a boyfriend?. (Annabelle stays silent, but he continues) It's absolutely no wonder you have really bad grades. How can you focus on your studies when you're busy going out on dates?.

Annabelle: (Suddenly explodes in anger) I study day and night. You've never bothered to ask me what I really want.

Voice: You better end whatever it is that you have with that boy. It will do you no good.

Annabelle: (Feels extremely hurt) I never asked you to leave Samantha.

Voice: (Shocked) What did you say to me just now?.

Annabelle: You can't always tell me what to do.

Voice: I'm your father and whatever I say is for your own good. Do not embarrass me (disconnects the call. Annabelle puts her phone away after switching it off. She quickly lies down and tries to fall asleep).

The Next Morning

Annabelle just woke up when she hears constant banging at the door.

Annabelle: (Finding her slippers) It's just 7am. Who could it be?. (Walks and opens the door when she suddenly sees Diana. Diana's facial expression is not the best) Diana?.

Diana: (Immediately breaks down crying) It's Harry!.

Annabelle: (Starts to panic) What do you mean?. What happened to him?.

Diana: He got into an accident yesterday.

Annabelle: (Shocked) What?.

A Few Minutes Later.

At The Hospital.

Diana and Annabelle suddenly run in. Annabelle looks worried and confused and Diana tries to calm her down. They both walk into Harry's ward. Geoffrey and Jenifer are seated outside.

Annabelle: (Sees Harry unconscious with medical tubes on him. She quickly kneels down beside him, trying to wake him up. She looks extremely depressed) Harry!. Harry wake up. It's not funny, wake up. Harry!. (Suddenly yells) We just met yesterday, you can't be sleeping here. Harry!. Harry wake up. (Diana tries to console her but she pushes her away) Harry please, wake up. Please wake up, (bursts out crying) Wake up!!!... (Jenifer immediately walks in and picks her up from the floor). Harry won't wake up, he needs to wake up...

Jenifer: He will. (Hugs her) It's okay, it's okay. Everything is fine. (Struggles not to cry) He'll be fine.

At Annabelle's Apartment.

Annabelle returns home devastated. Immediately she walks in, Clarissa and Eline try to console her but she suddenly starts crying. Clarissa hugs her, while Eline slowly pat's her back.

Annabelle: They said he went into a comma!. He won't wake up.

Clarissa: (Strokes her hair softly) It's okay. It's okay.

2 Hours Later.

Annabelle locks herself up in the room and refuses to come out. Margaret suddenly arrives after receiving a call from Eline.

Margaret: (Knocks at the door so Annabelle would open up) Honey!. Sweetheart it's mommy. Please open the door. (She doesn't seem to hear any movements. Margaret increase her voice) Anna, open the door.

Annabelle: (Suddenly opens the door and Margaret walks in. She starts crying again) Mommy!!.

Margaret: (Hugs her tight) It's okay. It's okay don't cry, mommy is here.

For Days and Weeks, Annabelle kept visiting Harry at the hospital. Still, he showed no signs of waking up. One faithful night, Annabelle decides to start writing again on the same diary she had gotten from her Psychologist 2-years ago.

Annabelle: (Writes. Dear diary, it's been 2 months now and Harry still refuses to wake up. I go there everyday to watch over him. I sleep by his side, so he'll know he's not alone. Why did things have to turn out this way?. Why can't I love peacefully just like everyone else does?. Please God, please let him wake up. Please bring him back to me).

At Robert's and Samantha's House.

Samantha has just finished taking a shower when her phone rings. It's an incoming number, but she still answers.

Samantha: (On the phone) Hello. Who is this?.

Voice: It's me Geoffrey.

Samantha: (Surprised) Geoffrey?.

Voice: Your son got into an accident. We don't know yet when he'll wake up. The doctor said he's in a critical state.

Samantha: (Shocked, she feels a slight pain hit her on the chest) What? (Robert suddenly walks in and she immediately drops the call).

Robert: Are you okay?.

Samantha: (Stutters. Suddenly starts to lie) My sister... she.. uh.. her child suddenly got into an accident. She needs me to be there. I need to go right away.

Robert: Is it really that serious?.

Samantha: (Quickly responds) Yes!. I need to go.

Robert: Okay. I'll help you pack some stuffs you'll need.

Samantha: Thank you Robert (Immediately goes to change into her clothes while Robert helps her pack some necessities).

At The Hospital

Annabelle just arrived at the hospital. She is walking towards Harry's ward when she suddenly sees a woman rush in.

Annabelle: (Confused, she immediately recognizes her) Isn't that Samantha?.