Chapter 29

Although Air France did not take off at the scheduled time, the flight arrived safely. The delay was due to the weather condition. Mike had to wait extra 1hr 30mins, before take off. He had used the opportunity to call Pat, and figured out she wasn't at home, then she called Olivia and she confirmed that Pat had left home. Mike told her that his flight was delyed and they discussed general issues. He didn't forget to mention that he missed her, Olivia responded accordingly and added she would have joined him. Mike was happy after the call, at least she responded positively. He would have to finish up whatever he was to do n France and rush back home. He went to the airport shop and bought himself some snack and soft drink, he also bought a magazine. He took his seat eating and reading his magazine, until the flight was announced. He stood up and carries his hand luggage to the boarding gate. It took some few minutes before they went on board. He was seated in the business class and the airplane was the Boeing 575 series. He was served with light refreshment, while he continued with his magazine. The landing was safe and they all picked their luggage, he had already booked his Hotel which was the same place Brains lodged. The airport taxi took him to his hotel and he was checked in. The hotel was a beauty to behold, he opened the blinds and the window to receive fresh air. He could see the beautiful waterside at a distance with little boats anchoring at the bay. The swimming pool was shinning it's blue color as the rays of the sun dazzled at it. He could see the beautiful arranged flowers and the flower trees, the sound of the pine tree, as they whistle. He loved what he saw, the only thing missing was Olivia. He took his shower and has a little rest before proceeding to the Hospital. He took the hotel cab to the hospital, it was a little longer as the traffic was much. He enjoyed the way their roads and lanes were arranged. He could see that every driver was at his lane and there wasn't noise unlike where he came from. He asked the driver why the drivers do not use their horns, the driver smiled and told him it was needless as everyone knows the traffic rule and it was strictly enforced in the city. He had asked because while on the journey from the airport to the hotel he didn't hear nor see drivers using the horn. It took them some minutes before they left the traffic and got to the hospital. Mike alighted from the cab, paid the cab driver, took his brief case and other bag and walked into the hospital. The receptionist welcomed him;

Bonjour monsieur (good morning Sir) she said,

French or English? she added

Bonjour (good morning) replied Mike. He could remember his primary french, 

English he responded. 

The lady went ahead to ask him who he came to see. He told her he was there to see Brains but would love to see the Director first. The nurse showed him a seat where he sat waiting the return of the Director whom was said to have stepped out. He took his phone out and turned on the wifi, he opened his wassap and called Phillip. They talked at length, he told him he was waiting for the Director, but that he was already at the hospital and would be with Brains soon. Philip was happy and asked him to call him on wassap video so he could speak to Brains. He hung up and while he looked up, he saw a beautiful lady walking into the hospital. She was elegant, she greeted him and he responded. He beckoned on her to come and she obliged. She sat down with him. 

Hello pretty, you speak English? He asked

Yes I do. She responded

My name is Mike, he said smiling

My name is Lucy

He paused, as the name rang a bell, could this be the Lucy, he thought to himself. He asked her what she came to do in the hospital, and she told him her boyfriend was admitted there. They exchanged contact, as he had in mind having someone keep him company. He watched her walk in to the ward section of the Hospital elegantly throwing her waist erotically as she moved. Thai made him more desirous of her. He waited a few more minutes before the Director arrived and welcomed him into his office after a formal introduction. The director didn't waste much time before taking him to Brains ward. While they were chatting in the office, Lucy had gone in, noticed that Brains was sleeping, she didn't want to disturb or wake him, so she told the nurse that she would be back and she left. She got to the place she saw Mike, she didn't see him, she looked in the Directors office and saw he was busy talking with the director, she contemplated walking in to let him know she was leaving but changed her mind as she had his number and knew he would call her as he promised. Mike walked in to see Brains laying down helpless. He couldn't help the tears that rolled down his cheeks, Brains was asleep when he walked in, the nurse greeted him, the director asked the nurse how long Brains had been asleep, she told him 1hr and some minutes. He told Mike that it won't be advisable waking him up, he would have to wait for him to wake. He was to choose either to wait at his office or take a seating the ward. Mike chose the latter even as he was looking around if he would see Lucy. The director left him in the ward, promised to return when Brains woke up. Mike looked at the room, it was worth it and befitting of Brains status, it really showed the hospital knew what they were doing. The entire place was very neat and smelling nice unlike most hospitals in his city where he would have perceived drugs everywhere. The nurses he saw were neately and smartly dressed. The equipments he saw while walking in and the once in Brains private room, were all state of the art. He was at peace in his mind as the friend was in safe place and safe hands. He brought out his magazine and started reading while waiting, though not patiently as he was eager to speak with him. He read a little and Lucy's figure flashed in his mind, what a beauty he thought. Where she entered had given him worries, he would have loved to see before she left, he wanted telling her to be ready for a hang out with him that night. He never thought she was a hooker, he already had so much respect for her. He shrugged off the entire curiosity since he was with her number. He brought out his phone and sent her a message;

Hello this is Mike, where are you in the hospital, I can't find you, he wrote

I have left the hospital, she replied

Ok, would you mind a dinner with me? He asked. Please, he added 

Not at all she replied, where? She asked

I will call you once am out of the hospital.

Ok.

Bye

Bye

She knew once she saw him that he was new in town, this was another big fish she thought, although she had developed a soft spot for Brains, she was still not married to him, meanwhile her bills were waiting for payment. She wasn't allowing this one to pass. Mike was happy he had secured a company for himself for the night. He dropped the phone and went back to his magazine. Brains tossed for some seconds and turned, he let out a sigh, mumbled something, and continued his sleep. Mike had thought that was it, he was about to wake but to his disappointment, he slept off again. He thought for a while what to do, he was telling tired, the jet lag was on him, he would have slept a little before coming. He called the nurse, took his bag, and brought out the numerous cards from Brains office and those from friends, he also brought out flowers and some few juice drinks. He handed them over to the nurse and asked her to decorate the room with them. He dropped his number with the nurse to call him or message him when he woke up. Then he sat beside Brains and took a snapshot. He left the room to the director, told the director his decision and the instruction he had given to the nurse. The director told him it's a welcome idea, and promised him the nurse wouldl deliver. He left the hospital in a booked Uber ride back to the hotel.

Lucy took her bath, took her make up kit and did justice to her face, she looked at the time again, she had 2hrs ahead of her, she would drop by at the hospital to see Brains, she had made herself that promise and had sworn to keep it. He must not talk to her, but she would get there, and say that little prayer and leave. She had to dress to kill tonight, she must look her best. She brought out different skimpy wears that showed her butt and her boobs, tested them one after the other, they were all sexy, showing her figure and her curves, but her instinct kept telling her to dress better and smarter. She hesitated for a moment, then threw back all those ones she had brought out. She pulled down her box and searched through, she was able to sort out two different wears. One was a jean skirt and nice top to go with, then the other was a gown though short, but not to the point of mini. She tested both and settled for the gown. She brought out a flat sole shoe to match the color. She was able to round up her dressing and sprayed her perfume. She was ready to go. She had received a a call from Mike a little while after he rested in his hotel room. They were to have a dinner date at the Hotel, she had wanted another venue, but after giving it a thought, she told herself that it doesn't matter, after all all she wanted was her money. She checked her time, she had 1hr ahead of her, it was enough to breeze in and out of the hospital. She took her little hand bag and packed her ladies stuff she might need if things went well and there was need to sleep over. She took her keys, stepped out and locked her door. By this time the taxi cab she called was waiting outside. The driver took her to the hospital and waited in the car while she went in to see Brains. She got into the room and got shocked at what she saw, the hospital ward was changed into a beautiful room that one would hardly believe it was a hospital. Flowers of different kinds were kept at strategic spots, and the aroma it brought changed the atmosphere. Cards of different sizes and shapes were also kept, some were hung whole others stood at the table. Fruit wines and juice were also conspicuously displayed on the side table near his bed. A little lady doll was singing some fine tune on the table too. She went to where the cards were keto on the table, and took them one after the other. She saw that it bore different names. Each card was sent from one person. The messages she read from the card touched her. He must be a good man s thought. She turned to the nurse and asked her how the things came in. The nurse told him someone brought them that evening. She was not able to suspect Mike because she didn't ask him what brought him neither did she ask who he came to see. She dropped her number with the nurse and told her to call her the moment the person that brought those things came by. She then sat near Brains and said few words, then she left. She got down to the car lot where her cab man was waiting and once she entered, she mentioned the hotel she was going to, the driver kicked the engine and drove off. While at the back of the car, the picture of the room was still playing in her mind, she thought of the kind of man Brains was. She had carefully looked at those cards and there was non that bore a name that signalled wife, child or girlfriend. Does it mean he doesn't have a wife or a girlfriend, she thought to herself. She told herself to relax, and take it easy. She needed not to rush, maybe the girl friend was preparing to visit. She remembered she didn't buy a card for him, and decided that she would get her own card in there the next day. She was meditating on the right words and things to write on the card. What would she address him as, she asked herself. She remembered she was on a date with another man and here she was thinking and loving another man. She couldn't help but laugh at the kind of profession she had chosen. She was not happy she was still in this, she had many times tried to build a relationship and possible marry but the me that came her way were not what she wanted. She kept telling herself that one day she would quit this and start a good business. The driver slowed down at the entrance of the gate as he allowed a heavy duty truck to drive out. He then moved into the hotel and found a space at the lot where he parked. Lucy came down paid him, brought out her phone and called Mike. 

Hello, Mike sounded

Hello Lucy on the line, I am here she responded

Okay, tell the receptionist that you have a reservation at 3rd floor. Seat out bar, Mike said

Alright, thanks she replied.

I will be with you in a minute, he added

Mike had made the reservation in Lucys name and number. He had so much respect for her, that had been his usual self. He love to identify with very beautiful women of class. Lucy to him was such. Lucy got to the receptionist and did as she was told. She was directed to the lift and she does herself at the 3rd floor. The waiter smiled at her and ushered her to her seat which has, boldly written on the table RESERVED. She was amazed at the kind of service she got. Mike was different she felt, Brains was a gentleman she thought, but here she was experiencing what a true gentleman was. Little did she know that Mike paid the staff and asked them to treat her like a queen.