Episode 22
By: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
Mykel’s pov:
I opened my eyes and blinked in order to get rid of the blur sight. I found myself in my bedroom again and tightly covered up on the bed.
There was someone beside me and for a moment, I presumed her to be Rissa but her hair was brownish and she seemed taller.
A book was over her face. She was reading a book which had pictures of syringes at the cover.
Immediately, the book dropped and a fair smooth face was staring at me. Her eyes glistened.
“Hi” She said softly and adjusted closer on the bed.
I couldn’t speak just yet as I looked heavenward gazing at the blank ceiling.
“I’m Selena, your doctor. I will be taking care of you till you fully recover from the head injury” She stated brimful of smiles.
I sighed and turned to rest my head on the other side.
“Can you please tell me how you’re feeling?” Her soft voice asked and I bit my lower lip.
It was at this minute that I noticed that the pains and migraines had stopped. I was starting to feel myself again.
“Headache” I whispered and I felt she heard me.
She got her butt off the bed and fixed her stethoscope. I laid properly on the bed and she listened to my heartbeat.
“You need to eat something to boost your pulse and supply you with enough energy. What would you like to have?” She asked scribbling on a notebook.
“I’m not hungry” I admitted and she sighed.
“You need to take something, Mykel. Your pulse is really low and you need to provide your body with enough nutrients to help heal up the injury” She said checking her wrist watch.
How did she know my name??
I swallowed nothing and closed my eyes.
“Should I get you fruits instead?” Her voice came up again and I stiffened up.
Why’s she so persistent?
“No, I’m fine” I replied under my breath.
“How about some snacks??” She suggested sitting back on the bed.
I ignored her and tried going off to sleep.
A knock came on the door and my eyes flickered open again.
Our eyes darted to the door.
Five girls stood at the door holding onto flowers and gift cards.
Wait a second…the first two girls are Rissa’s best friends.
That was when it hit me!
The memories of what happened replayed in my head so quick.
That b*st*rd slammed my head against the car. I’m sure I must have bled a lot.
The doctor got up from the bed as the girls came towards the bed.
“H…Hi Mykel” one of them said looking nervous.
“How are you feeling??” The other asked immediately and my eyes dropped on the huge box she was carrying.
Is…is that sh.it for me???
“He’s feeling a lot better than he was earlier” The doctor chipped in and I felt kinda grateful she responded.
“Aww. You saved us Mykel. We are so sorry you got hurt in the process” the first girl chimed with a doleful look.
“It’s alright. I’m gonna be fine” I muttered and they giggled.
“Let’s introduce ourselves. I’m Alex, she’s Zoe, she’s Carly, she’s Prisca and she’s Ellie….”
As the girl went on, I focused on the girl hiding outside – Rissa.
She was occupied looking in but didn’t want to step in.
I missed seeing her face;
Her angry face, her smirk and of course, her voice.
I had almost forgotten what she’s like.
Some part of me wanted her to just walk into the room but I’m sure she wouldn’t.
“I’m so mad at Rissa. She didn’t tell us you both live together!” One of the girl’s groused and I drew my attention back to them.
“No! You don’t need to hate on her. I’m the one who told her to pretend” I lied, more like – blurted.
“Really?! Why??” They mumbled at once.
“I….”.
“Okay girls, visiting time is over. He needs to take some medications” The doctor interrupted and the girls sighed.
The dropped their numerous gifts next to the bed before marching out of the room.
“Please, Mykel. You need to take something before I’ll give you another injection that’d make you sleep for the next four hours” She said batting her lashes.
I chuckled coyly and adjusted on the bed.
“I just want a little” I muttered and she smiled.
“Thats not a problem. I’ll be back” She said cheerfully before rushing out of the room.
Rissa’s pov:
“We are so sorry for accusing you of keeping the truth about Mykel from us” Alex said sounding apologetic.
“It’s alright, girls. I would also appreciate it if you don’t tell anyone else at school about this. We just keep this between ourselves” I said and they nodded.
Hew! That’s good.
Mykel’s pov:
I scrolled through my phone reading messages from Austin and a few other girls.
They were all useless and I tossed my phone on the other side of the bed.
Soon, the door opened and Selena walked in carrying a full tray.
“I told you I’m not hungry” I groused and she simpered.
“You don’t have to finish everything” She retorted and dropped the tray on the bed.
I tried to take the fork but she stopped me.
“I’ll feed you” She stated.
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