Chapter 30

My mum was now in the hospital since her health was not getting any better. Her predicament has made me realize that her existence means a lot to me. With the few times I've spent with her, she made me realize who i am. Now her body lies lifeless on the hospital bed with so many machines connected to her body. I've missed her smiles, her laughter, her jokes, her stories, and her encouragement. Will I be able to receive all of that? Well, time shall tell.

My phone started ringing and I was eager to see who it was. My mum's doctor? I was scared to pick the call cause I was afraid I will receive bad news.

"Hello good morning"

"Good morning madam"

"I hope there isn't any problem?"

"Actually there are two things involve good news and bad news. The bad news is that her condition is getting more worst every second which implies that she can cross to the other side at any time"

"You mean she can die at any time? Omg!"

"I'm really sorry, you should know we've done everything possible to save her from this predicament"

*silent*

"And the good news is?"

"The good news is that she is awake but your attention is being needed because she hasn't stopped mentioning your name. And please don't say anything that will affect her emotionally, cause it is not good for her health"

I started crying without even knowing it.

"Madam, are you crying? I'm sorry if I've said anything that made you feel this way. It just that I couldn't hide this away from you"

"Yeah it okay, I need to go now*sob*"

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She smiled brightly as if everything was perfectly okay with her, immediately she saw me. Her smile reminds me of one of those days when dad was still alive. It seems dad has a key to her happiness. He knows every strategy to make her Happy. Seeing her smile reminds me of that. How I wish everything didn't end up like this.

"Hello the beautiful baby girl that makes me happy each time I see her," she said with a weak voice

I hugged her like there was no tomorrow. I brought her her favorite fruit, watermelon. I dropped it on her table.

" I missed you, mum. I miss everything about you mum"

"Alyssa I know what you think. I guess the doctor told you everything"

"Yes he did which doesn't sound pleasant to the hearing"

"No matter what might happen, I will always be with you to protect my baby girl"

"Mum I don't want you to leave me. Lily and Lillian will love to see you "

"I wish to see them too"

"Mum *sob* Don't leave me. You need to stay strong and healthy*sob* "

"I will always love you, Alyssa, cause you are my Sunshine. Everything happens for a reason. It is not my choice to leave this way. But my time is up. We all know there is no remedy to my sickness. I want you to know that I'm deeply sorry for everything that happened in the past. I'm sorry for treating you badly. I didn't know how to react to the situation. I've really hurt you even though you said you've forgiven me. But deep down I know I don't deserve your forgiveness. I wasn't there each time you needed me, I was either smoking, drinking or sleeping around with guys. Ooh God! I was a shameless human being that deserves all that is happening to me now"

" Mum don't say that you are hurting me. You don't deserve all this. You deserve better things, you deserve good health and a second chance. *sob*"

After some few minutes of crying, my mum started coughing really hard which made me terrified. Immediately I called the doctor. He was there within a minute. I was asked to leave.

I wasn't at peace, I was troubled. I cried so hard and I couldn't stop. If she dies I don't think I will be able to survive. Why me? Why do I have to pass through all this?

A few minutes later the doctor came out with a look I couldn't specify.

"How is she"

"I'm sorry madam but your mum is really weak which means she can die at any minute"

I cried without saying a word. I couldn't stay any longer. So I left the hospital to Mickey's place.

When I got to his house his housekeeper directed me to his room. I didn't understand what was going on anymore. His room was full of roses. With beautiful candles to beautify it. He uses the rose flower to make love which really made sense. And then I saw something written on the floor that Say's "will you marry me?" I was shocked. For a moment I forgot about my mum state of health and face what reality throws at me. Mickey came out of nowhere to propose to me, I was speechless. He does know how to make me happy. I said yes to him and we enjoyed our self at that moment