Everything hurt. My legs mostly. I moved my fingers. They felt numb. Where was I? Only one way to find out. I opened my eyes slowly because they were sorely hurt. I felt weak. I looked around. White. The whole room was white. Was I in heaven? Then I saw a clock. It was half 6. Was I here for more than 4 hours? How? Then I saw my mother. She was looking at me and trying to say something.
'Mum?' I managed to say. 'Yes, darling.' I can see Mum clearly now. She had no makeup on and looked paler. She had concern written on her face. 'Water.' I said. Mum quickly grabbed water from the side table and helped me put my head up so I could drink it. I could see where I was. I was in the hospital. How can this happen? Then I remembered everything. I went to the Riches' room and they told me to beg on my knees to Conor so that Cam's dad can get his job back. It seemed really bad. Okay, I understood all that but how did I end up in the hospital? Did Rick do something to me? Did they all make me faint? No, that can't be it.
Mum saw me looking really confused and asked me what was wrong.
'How did I get here?' I said. That question was digging in my head and Mum would know the answer.
'Darling, you fainted from the lack of sleep and food.' Oh. I fainted because I didn't eat much. I didn't eat a big meal since the pancakes. How can I be so stupid? All the puzzle pieces are joined. I felt dizzy sometimes, I was stressed about little things, I was crying for no apparent reason and this all adds up to this. 'Sweetie, how can I be so stupid? I never checked if you were eating or anything. You even missed breakfast a few times. How can I be such an idiot? What kind of mother am I?' Mum said fiddling with her hands like she was being punished.
I laughed. She was acting like a drama queen.'Mum, calm down. Nothing serious happened, did it?' I said holding her hands. She smiled and kissed my forehead.
'Ok, darling. I'm just going to fill in some papers. Ask a nurse if you need anything. Ok?' She said while getting her bag from the bedside. I nodded and she went.
I yawned. Peace at last. There was a knock on the door. Well, peace doesn't last for long.
'Come in.' I said. I finally sat up on my bed and saw a get-well-soon card and balloons.
At the door, I saw 2 boys walk in. The Riches: Matt and Rick.
'Hey, how are you doing?' They all looked at me. Matt had flowers in his hand. He smiled when I noticed the flowers. For once, I saw innocence in him. Surprising. Then Rick was looking around the hospital. Then I remembered. Mr Child! Did he get his job back?
'Did you give Mr Child get his job?' I said to Rick. Rick quickly looked at me and I thought he didn't hear what I said, but he nodded.
He came forward and put his hands on the balloons that were scattered on my bed. 'Yeah, I gave the job back. You must be wondering why I came here.' He said looking at the balloon with interest. It is a bit weird. I expected Cam, Josh, Mum, and some other friends in school to come but I never expected these guys to come. Then I knew it. They cared about me.
'Er.. yeah. Why did you guys come?' I said smiling.
I came to check on you since I heard you are not feeling good and why your friend is not yet here
I think Cam is kind of busy because she is not yet here to check on me.
Guys thanks for checking on i really appreciate it. We are going to see at school.
A few minutes later Cam came and checked on me sorry my dad was explaining how he lost his job that's why I have not been here since and I did some of my house chores
How are you now hope you are good. The Riches guys in our schools came to check on me. Matt and Rick. Matt bring flowers for me to check on me
I was so glad because i didn't expect it. How is your dad hope he is fine hope he is not thinking about his lost job am trying to talk with Riches family to help me out.
I hope they will employ you dad back because how are you going to pay for school fee and food stuff at home without a job. And I don't want you to drop out of school now or either leave the school I all miss if you do that dear
I know feeding will be difficult for now. I understand dear. Please tell your dad not to thinking pending the time I all be fine and solved the problem
I know your dad will be employ back trust me.
Cam hope you're doing fine? My mum go and get me food to eat . Cam said am good I will soon be going home so that I will not be late home.
We are going to see at school be good for your friend dear,