seen him

Seeing them was like seeing a savior from hell. She stood up from the chair she've been sitting on. Helo grannies am Cocoa and he is Stanely. We are actually here to inquire about Allan who is your tenant. She stated.

And who are you to him young lady? The oldman among the grannies asked with seriousness.

Oh we are his friends from the village. We haven't seen him for a month. We came here because we were worried. His phone is off. Cocoa explained. At this time tears were already down here chin. She couldn't control them.

Good enough. At least someone came all the way from the village to look for him. That poor soul. The grandma outtered with pity.

Do you know where he is? What happened to him? Can l see him now? Cocoa hold the granny's hand asking desperately.

Sit here. I will tell you. Oldman go inside and have a rest. The woman told to her husband. She sat on the other chair outside the house and her gaze landed carefully on Cocoa and then Stanely. She didn't find something suspicious about them so she said.

This morning the neighbors of Allan called us that a thief has been caught stealing the few thing in the house. We went to see and send him to the police station. We also called Allan but we couldn't get through him. He decided to call his wife but we couldn't get through to her too. Luckily her parents house isn't that far from here. Cocoa listened attentatively.

So we sent someone to inform her or Allan. The response we got is that she doesn't  have anything to with Allan. That we should reach him in the hospital and report to him anything regarding his properties.

My husband and l plus my two sons visited the hospital we were told. The poor Allan is in hospital alone. He does not understand what's going on. He is in a comma. The granny spoke with tears in her eyes. Although Allan took time to pay rent, he had never missed any month without paying. And on top of that he is a good man who respected everyone. The old couple love him.

Cocoa stood up abruptly upon hearing at the Allan is in comma. What do you mean he is in comma? She asked as tears kept on falling.

The doctors told us that he met with an accident a month ago. His legs and one arm were broken. He slept into comma after an argument with a woman. I assumed the woman to be that Leticia his wife. She abandoned him. The doctors said we are the first person to visit him after the accident. She is too cruel.Granny added

Grandma where is this hospital please. I want to go to him. Cocoa begged. Relax girl. My son will take you there. Am happy that you are willing to go to him. Granny said with a smile. Ten people can't hate one person. She thought. She took out her buttoned Nokia phone and called her son who Came after few minutes.

After everything Cocoa left with Stanely in the car. She promised to come back and thank the old couple properly.

The drive to the hospital Cocoa couldn't help but sob. Being in comma is the same as loose hope but she needed to see him. He has to fight for his life. He is still young to give up.

Moments later they arrived in the hospital. Cocoa wanted to just run to the ward without checking at the reception. It was  Tadius the son of the old couple that reminded her to check in first.

The doctors were surprised that the popular Allan in the hospital has received many visitors today.

The moment her eyes landed on the handsome pale man on the bed. Cocoa couldn't help but wail. She felt angry and sympathy at the same time for him. How did it happen? Why him?

She hugged him while still sobbing. The doctors and nurses advised her not to shout in the ward for it disturbs the patient.

The doctors left. She was with Stanley. Tadius had left after dropping them. Cocoa couldn't blink at all. She took in every detail of him. His hair was well combed. The nose still the same pointed. Lips dry. His skin became lighter than before pale. His entire body also became thinner. She sobbed more

Few moments she sat down on the chair besides him and hold his arm tightly. You need to get out of this please. She prayed silently.

By then drankard Stanley sobbed after seeing his friend of the sick bed. He is sick all along. Almost dead! He blurted absent minded. I didn't know. I never took time to even contact him. Am such a bad friend. But am definitely better than his wife. I will support him now and be there for him. He promised. It's okay Stanley . We all didn't know. He needs us now. Let's not blame anyone for anything. We know nothing but them. Cocoa spoke.

I can't trust anyone in the village to help us. It's you and me. I need you to go to Mrs. Ruth. I will speak with her over the phone and she will give you my stuffs. You bring it to me. I will be staying here to take care of him. Cocoa said her eyes not living Allan.

Go now and be careful on the way. If my parents ask you don't tell them anything yet. She added.

OK don't worry l will be on my way now. Stanley assured. He got few shillings from his pockets and gave them to her. Buy anything you want to eat. Hospital food is never that good. He left after that.

Stanley and Allan have been friends since two years ago. They are both graduates but turned into peasants due to luck of jobs after university. The difference between them is that Stanley's family is better than that of Allan but he doesn't want to depend on his family. Him and Allan havev hope that they will one day make it through farming.

I was mad at you. I didn't know that this is the reason why you didn't show up in the village. Am so sorry. I even thought that you were trying to abandon your garden because you wanted to avoid me. Cocoa spoke with Allan.

She had been pestering him unstop the last days Allan was in the village. So she thought that he was angry at her.

At around 7:00pm in the evening the doctors came back for check up and left after wards. Stanley called for her to speak with Mrs. Ruth.

I have seen him Mrs. Ruth. His condition is worse than you can imagine. She said through tears.

Am so sorry about that my dear. But be strong. God will do a miracle soon. Mrs. Ruth comforted on the other end of the phone.

Let me take that. I wanted to inform you that am quiting work for the time being. I do not know when l will return. But l need money here with me. Cocoa told.

She had plans now. She is determined to do anything she can so that the man on the bed comes back to life.

It's okay my dear. I will give you the money and whatever help you want . Take your time no matter how long l will wait for you. Mrs. Ruth bounced back.

Cocoa is a trustworthy girl and Mrs. Ruth doesn't have to worry about anything when working with her. And Stanely had explained everything to her. The entire village knows that the girl named Cocoa is obsessed with Allan. So it's not a surprise that she went to look for him.

Thank you so much Mrs. Ruth. I need few clothes and some toiletries to use here. Now l can't leave him alone to come and get them. Can you please help me and give them to Stanely? She asked.

No big deal. I actually had everything ready before we called. Now Stanely is coming. Mrs Ruth assured her. Ahh you are the best Mrs. Ruth l don't know what will have done in this world without you. Cocoa said.

They exchanged few more words before they hunged off the phone.

Am going to get something to eat. Cocoa said to the sleeping man on the bed after the phone call. She took her purse and left the ward to the nearby cafeteria. After getting what she needed she came back in the ward. A woman was removing Allan's clothes. Cocoa saw this the moment she opened the ward door.

What are you doing? And who are you? She asked confused.