75. Hospital. Again

[ Beach City. Night ]

August slowly walks down the street leaning on the wall. His strength was exhausted, he could barely move his legs.

" --- All because you threw me so far !

--- I've already apologized !

--- Why do I still have a feeling of hunger at all ?! This is stupid !

--- You are a human being, but with all the features of a gem. Even so, you're still human.

--- And before it was impossible to say ?! For example, when I was walking in the desert, dying of thirst ?

---...

--- So be quiet "

He carefully, leaning on the building, headed to the beach house. How much time has passed ? How long was he away ?

" A little more, and I'll be home. At home. "

He carefully stepped onto the beach and stumbled to the beach house. But he could not climb up, the stairs were too serious a test for him and his legs.

--- HEY ! GUYS ! I'M HERE ! - he screamed into the will of the possibility of his throat.

--- I'M HERE ! WAKE UP ! I'm here..... - he continued to scream, but fatigue and exhaustion took over him and he lost consciousness.

.....

Slowly and painfully, August's eyes opened. The pain all over his body prevented him from concentrating and everything swam before his eyes, he could not focus. But the ears heard everything perfectly.

--- Is he all right ? He looks terrible. - Pearl, he will recognize her voice from a thousand

--- Well, we'll see. Severe physical exhaustion, he also has malnutrition, dehydration, as well as a strong load of the body, muscles. Sunstroke and stroke are also possible. - Dr. Priyanka is as straightforward as ever

--- When will he wake up ? Is he all right ? Is he dying ?! - Amethyst as always, hot blood

--- Amethyst, calm down. Doctor, go ahead. - Garnet, eloquent as always.

--- Well, let's see. With all this, he will wake up in about a week, but this is just a guess. We will pump him with various medicines, food and water, but everything else will depend on his body. So I'm not making any promises.

--- Thanks, Doc.

--- Yes, please. Now, let's go away ! The patient needs rest and careful care.

--- Can we at least visit him ?

--- Then we'll clarify, and now get out ! Get out !

The sounds faded. August and Dr. Priyanka were left alone, she kicked everyone out.

--- Now let's talk to you, boy. Open your eyes, I noticed a long time ago that you woke up.

" Is she a psychic ? "

He opened his eyes again, but this time he was able to focus, but only on the Doctor.

--- I wonder how you can bring your body like this ? You're lucky that you have an unusual body. A normal person would have been treated for about a year, but you only need a month.

--- What....happened.... - August did not recognize his own voice, it was terribly hoarse and old, as if an old man had.

--- Be quiet, your throat has also suffered. They found you near the house and dragged you here in a panic. Because of you - she poked his forehead lightly with her finger - I had to stay on the night shift to monitor your condition. So you better be grateful.

--- Thanks....

--- Yes, yes, be quiet. Now I'm going to drug you with sleeping pills. you need to rest. After that, we will conduct a couple of tests and start your treatment.

She put him on an IV and he fell asleep. The horrors of the hospital are waiting for him again.

.....

And as she promised, the next day August was sent for tests. As a result, he was given a diet, a course of treatment and recovery.

--- So, where do we start ?

--- First of all, you need to eat.

They went to the cafeteria, where August was waiting for a delicious meal.... waiting.

--- Ummm....What is it ? - he picked up the spoon where there was something in the form of soup.

--- This is a soup, it is made according to the recipe, for your fastest recovery

--- I'm not sure about that - was it his imagination, or did it blink ?

--- Come on, try it. It can be delicious.

--- ...

Pretending that breakfast was his nightmare, August went to physical therapy. Although the name is cool, it is mainly a yoga class and a simple exercise.

Then he drank a course of pills, after which he stayed in his room for the rest of the day. And this was repeated all the next week.

--- I'm so tired, even the battles didn't exhaust me so much - he was looking at the ceiling when he heard the sound of the door opening

--- August, you have visitors

--- Finally ! Someone remembered the good , old me ! - he took his gaze away from the very interesting ceiling and saw Pearl standing in the doorway.

--- You have 10 minutes, enjoy, lovebirds. - Dr. Priyanka left them alone. The atmosphere has become somewhat strange.

--- Pearl, you have no idea how tired I am ! It's so boring here ! It's the same thing every day ! - while he was talking, Pearl slowly walked over to him and sat down next to his bed.

--- I eat some rubbish every day, then I do yoga and take about 20 pills ! This repetition is driving me crazy ! A little more and I would have gone crazy ! - he kept talking while Pearl sat quietly listening to him.

--- Phew ! Okay, enough about me. How is everyone doing ? - only now did he notice that Pearl was looking at him without taking her eyes off him.

--- Pearl ? - she slowly extended her hand....and slapped him in the face !

--- What....

--- How dare you ?! - her voice was full of anger, she began to approach him.

--- Wait !

--- How dare you leave ?! How dare you leave us ?! - she crawled onto his bed and took him by the hospital robe

--- Do you even know how worried we were?! How were we afraid ?! We didn't know what happened to you ! What if you died?! If it wasn't for Amethyst, it was only thanks to her that we would know what's wrong with you. - She clasped her hands tightly and raised August so that their eyes met.

--- Tell me, why. Why did you leave.

--- ....I had to solve this problem - he tried to look away but couldn't

--- Solve the problem ? Alone ?

--- It was my business, my problem. It didn't concern you.... - she suddenly slapped him again

--- Does this not concern you?! You are our family ! Our friend ! My favorite person ! This concerns us first of all ! Don't you trust us ? Do you despise us ?

--- No ! Why did you even make this up ?!

--- And what could we think ! You're gone. he didn't say anything, he just left some kind of note ! A note ! You have wounded us to the heart !

--- What else could I do ?! - he abruptly moved closer to her, causing their foreheads to collide - I was dying ! There was no way to cure me ! I didn't want to see your suffering, your tears ! I left, so as not to cause you suffering !

--- But that's exactly what you've achieved !

--- I KNOW ! What do you want from me ! An apology ?! There won't be any ! I think I did everything right !

--- You're an idiot ! - she pulled him to her, and captured his lips in a kiss

--- Don't ever, ever, do that again ! Do you understand me ?!

--- Okay, I understand what you wanted to tell me.

--- I really hope so, otherwise - she took out her trident from the stone - You're going to be in a lot of trouble, I promise you that.

--- Yes, yes, miss. This will not happen again ! - sweat began to flow down his forehead

--- That's better - she got off him, straightened his blanket and kissed him on the forehead - See you tomorrow, our time is up

She gave him a final wave and left the room, now he is alone again.

" It's better never to make her angry again. "

--- August ! It's time for the procedures !

--- Oh, again everything is in a circle. - he got up and left the room. A long and boring day awaits him again.