The ward is quiet. The lights are soft. The room smells like antiseptic and old flowers. Mina sat at the edge of the bed, sweat beaming on her forehead.
"You're not fully well. Mina. You can't go." Naarah exclaimed.
" I have to, Naarah. He is in this condition because of me. "
Her chart says she is not ready to stand but she stands.
" Hold on. Lemme bring the wheelchair." Naarah said.
She looked at her friend before pushing the wheelchair towards her. She couldn't believe she was surrounded by stubborn people.
" Aaron is not going to like this."
Naarah chipped in as she helped Mina sit.
Mina nodded and said;
" I know. But I have to do this." she sighed.
A week has passed since they argued. A lump hit her throat but she swallowed it back. Perhaps Aaron was right, he was being a better person for her. Their past might not have started well but thinking about it. They can fix their future. They can give themselves the chance to love themselves. And she was ready to cooperate.
Naarah pulled her out of her ward. One IV pole in her hand.
" You ready?"
" Yes,"
They were going to see Francis.
Getting closer to his ward. She felt uneasy. Naarah was right, Aaron was not going to like this. However, she had to apologise and thank him for what he'd done for her. The wheelchair stopped in front of his ward. She stared at the ward number.
"518" she whispered under her breath.
She was in room 109. Aaron made sure he wasn't closer to her. She giggled. She can't help but say she'd missed him. He might be annoying but she loved him. She got startled by her thoughts. Her little movement didn't go unseen by Naarah.
" Are you Ok? We can go back if you want."
Mina shook her head and responded;
"I'm fine,"
She loved him. When did she develop feelings for Aaron? Has she always loved him? Even though he made her life a living hell. She pushed those thoughts aside when Naarah knocked on the door.
She didn't wait to hear any response and pushed her in.
" We have to wait for him to respond before we go in, Naarah," Mina said trying to reason with her friend.
" Oh screw that. We need to be quick. I don't want to face my cousin's wrath."
Mina shook her head.
They entered the ward and were welcomed by a shirtless person. Francis turned to his side. He dropped his arm which was covering his face.
" Mina." he smiled towards her.
He scrutinised her state. He frowned.
" I thought you were dead?" Mina joked.
He laughed wholeheartedly.
" You wish, girl."
Naarah pushed her closer to his bed.
"I'm going to excuse you both." she inquired.
His gaze lingered on the disappearing figure.
" You know, you should tell her. She isn't that scary." Mina said as she followed his gaze
Francis let out a light smile.
" She wouldn't believe me. Also, people think I'm in love with you."
Mina shrugged her shoulders. She gets that a lot. Aaron also thought the same. But the truth was, Francis had feelings for her friend.
" I came to thank you and apologise."
Francis rolled his eyes at her.
" You don't need to thank me. And also where is that good-for-nothing man of yours? He is the one who is supposed to apologise not you. He freaking shot me."
" Then you shouldn't have pissed him off," Mina exclaimed.
" I was just joking. I didn't know he'd do that. That was my first time seeing him. I wanted to know if he deserves you. You are too precious for him."
" Oh my goodness, Francis? I can't with you." Mina said smiling