Chapter 22
I was pushed to the side with little Daniel… he cries with shock and Gail ran across to take him. I turn my head back… oh no… Gary…. NO! NO! NO!!!!!
He is lying on the floor… motionless… I limp over to him… Please don’t…. please wake up at least… please open your eyes…. I dare not touch him…
Me: Call the ambulance!!! Please!!! I beg you… someone please call the ambulance!!!
I look down at him… my Gary… please…. please don’t leave me like that… I pray hard… please….
His mum screams and cries… his dad consoling her but is also calling his name. Oh… Gary… please…
The ambulance arrive and we were taken to the hospital. Gary is rushed to the emergency room and I was attended by a nurse as I suffer some superficial wounds. Once my
wounds are dressed up… I ask the nurse where is Gary. She directs me to the emergency room and I saw Gail, Angie and her parents sitting down… looking sad and
worried.
Gary’s mum: Why are u here??? U caused Gary to land up here.
Me: I… sorry auntie. I don’t want all this to happen too.
Gail: Mum, stop it please. Daph saved Daniel…. no one wants this to happen.
Gary’s mum look away… keeping quiet.
Gail: Sit down Gail, how are your wounds?
Me: I am ok, how is Daniel?
Gail: My husband is taking care of him at home. He is shocked and keeps crying.
Me: I… I am sorry.
Gail: Daph, no one is at fault. U saved my son’s life… and my brother saves yours. It shows how much he loves u.
I start to cry… nothing will happen to him…. he will be fine… I said to myself.
Me: How is Gary?? Has the doctor say anything yet?
Gail: The last we heard was that he suffered brain concussion. The specialist has requested for a scan. We have to wait.
We sit with complete silence… each praying hard. My heart is pounding fast… After 5 hours of wait, the doctor comes.
Doctor: Mr Gary Tan is currently in coma. We need to put him in ICU for observation. He has also suffered from brain concussion. We are not sure when he will wake up.
we just have to be patient now.
Me: No… no… please doctor…. is there anything u can do?
Doctor: Not at the moment. U have to be patient and wait for him to wake up.
We start sobbing… his parents… Gail… Angie…. Gail hugs me… and I cry as we hug. Gary… my Gary… please don’t let him leave me… I need him… I cannot
lose him.
Me: Can we see him please?
Doctor: You can… but only 2 people this time. You should not stay too long.
Much as I want to see him… I think his parents should see how he is doing.
Me: Uncle, auntie… you should go and see Gary first.
Gary’s mum: Yes… (she sobs)
They go into the ICU and it was a short stay. I sit down with Gail… blankly… my tears keep flowing non-stop. I am lost… I do not know what to do… I am … I
miss him now… Please … please let him be ok…. I cannot lose him… please….
Chapter 23
I went home in a daze. Everything happen too fast for me to digest. I cannot stop crying… by the time I get home. I cried as my mum hugs me. I told her everything
and she was shocked. I am not able to sleep that night… wide awake … tears cannot stop. I keep praying… please let him be ok.
I go to the hospital early in the morning. No one is there yet so I get a chance to see Gary. I went into the ward and his head is in bandage. I stand beside him and
touch his hand. There is no reaction… my heart sank. I look at him… he is sleeping.. or seems to be sleeping….I lean to his ears…
Me: Gary, it is me… please open your eyes and look at me… I miss u…. (I wept as I am whispering to him)
Still, there is no response. I continue to touch his hand… touching his index finger… please… Gary… wake up and look at me… I plea inside my heart.
The nurse has advised me to leave the ward. I sit outside the ward… I don’t want to go home… I want to be here when he wakes up. I cannot bear to be away from him.
I sit there quietly… looking in the air… like a dummy. I cannot eat… there is no appetite in me.
Gail and her family reach the hospital. Her mum is still cold towards me… I don’t blame her. I am the cause of all this. It is my fault.
They went into the ward and her mum came out with her watery eyes. Same for Gail.
Gail: Daph, you should get some rest. U look so tired.
Me: I am ok, I want to be here when Gary wakes up.
Gail: We can only wait now.
I continue the routine… go to the hospital early in the morning… and to work… then to the hospital in the evening. I became fragile and weak but I want to hang
on. Weeks went by and there is still no good news. I talk to Gary everyday… remind him the things that we do… the happy times we had.
Me: Gary… u used to be such a notty boy. But I always loved that. I missed you so much… please wake up……
As I try to lean down towards him, I feel the floor spinning… I fainted. I did not eat much these days, it might be because of hunger. I found myself lying in one of
the hospital bed.
Doctor: Are u Daphane Chua?
Me: Yes. Doctor, I am fine. I have not been eating well lately.
Doctor: Miss Chua, you are pregnant. Congratulations.
Me: Huh???
Doctor: Yes, you are pregnant. You should take care of yourself now. You must remember to eat and get enough sleep. You are looking really tired now.
I said nothing… not taking in anything that she is saying. I touch my tummy…. Oh… Gary… we are having a baby… I am lost… but I have to be strong for my
baby. I called my mum and tell her the news. She is not too excited about it but … she accepts it.
As I rest for a while, I feel better. I made my way to Gary’s ward. I touch his cheeks… ohh…
Me: Why aren’t u looking at me? We are going to be parents… please… wake up … I beg u…
I cry uncontrollably. I feel my hand being touched… I get a shock. I look at Gary and he opens his eyes.
Gary: Where am I?
Me: You are in ths hospital. Oh, let me call the doctor.
Gary: Who are you?
Ohhh… I become speechless…..
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Hi all, thanks for reading my thread. I will be travelling soon and will have limited access to a computer. I will try to update my story as frequently as I can.
Wishing all a happy Chinese new year :-)
Happy cny and enjoy your trip