Out of Coma

You got me so worried. I have been searching everywhere for you. I tried to find out from Jason and Carey but they both claimed they do not have an idea of where you are. It’s been two days. Where are you?” She questioned all at the same time. 

 

I wasn’t surprised they denied knowing my whereabouts anyway. 

 

“Are you there? Can you hear me?” She spoke once again as I had suddenly went mute. 

 

“Yes, I… uhmm.. I am here. I just had to… I am fine. How are you doing?” I questioned, trying so hard to be strong. 

“Where are you? You haven’t spoken a word to me. You have gotten me so worried. You promised to return my call but you didn’t . Where are you currently?” She questioned once again. I tried to think of something to say and I came up with one. 

“Well, I…. I had to travel for an emergency. There is .. there is… it was an emergency. I am sorry I couldn’t tell you before leaving. I just didn’t have enough time on my side.” I responded. 

“Emergency? Is everything okay? Are you fine?” She questioned once again and I could hear the worry in her voice. I felt so bad for putting her in such position but there was nothing I could do. I was trapped. 

 

“Yes… yes, I am. “ I responded and faked a chuckle. 

 

“When did you travel? What is the emergency?” She probed further. Of course, my Mother would stop at nothing to make sure she finds out what was going on. 

 

“Yesterday.” I responded. The call was getting longer than I expected. 

 

“I believe it isn’t anything that relates to that Jason of a brat?” She questioned once again and I shook my head. My heart suddenly began to race. What if she finds out the truth?

 

“Not at all, mother. It isn’t. I am fine.” I responded and tried to end the call. 

 

“Did you travel out of the country or…” She questioned again. I knew it was a trap. With either of the answers I picked, there was no way out. 

 

“Interstates but no, mom. You cannot come around. It is a secret. You will get to know about it all when I return. Bye for now.” I ended the call immediately. I couldn’t afford to explain even more. 

 

I spent the major part of my afternoon, making lunch and watching over my husband. It was far from hectic but it was strenuous. I hated being in that position. I was supposed to be having fun! And celebrating my new achievement. Avoiding meeting with my sister in law suddenly became natural for me. She was a pest and the last thing I wanted to do was arguing with her every time. 

 

“Aliyah.” My mother in law suddenly called as I was about to head back to my room before the preparation of dinner. I turned to look at her, wondering what she had to say this time. “Tomorrow, you and my daughter would be going for shopping. You need a change of wardrobe and so does my son. “ She informed me, her hands crossed behind her. It was more like an order anyway. 

 

“I do appreciate it but I would be grateful if I do it myself. I do not need her there.” I responded. “You can give me the money instead. “  I tried to convince her. 

 

“You need her. I want her to go with you .” She insisted. 

 

“I do not need her.” I retorted. 

 

“Of course, you need me. You need me more than everyone else.” She appeared out of nowhere with a smile on her face and I rolled my eyes. “I do not trust you so well. What if you try something funny?” She spoke amidst laughter. 

 

“You do not know what my son likes. She does so she had to go with you “ Her mother responded. 

 

“I understand but…”

 

“There is no objection. She must go with you. “ She scanned me with her eyes. “I do not trust your choice of wears. My son shouldn’t be dressed like a pauper. Without proper monitoring, you can mismanage the money.” She responded and walked away. I was quite disappointed in her for her choice of words but I shrugged it aside and returned to my room instead. 

 

After dinner was made that night, I returned to my room to begin to prepare to see Jason. I couldn’t deny the fact that after everything that had happened, I still loved Jason. I still cared about him. I was however willing to do everything and anything to make sure the feeling faded off. It just had to. 

 

My phone beeped, getting me out of my thoughts. I picked up my phone to see what it was this time. 

 

[I will be expecting you tonight. If you want me to pick you, then just let me know.] 

 

A sigh escaped my lips as I read the text. Immediately, I sent him a text not to come around because of his mother and sister. I didn’t want to cause any issues whatsoever. Who knows? What if they are aware? 

 

I immediately erased the message and pleaded with him to come pick him up. I put down the phone and continued to prepare. I was satisfied with my look hence I stood up and was about to head to the door when I suddenly heard a glass shatter… probably a flower vase…. And it was from the room where Kelan was.

 

I headed to his room immediately. Had he woken up? Did he hit the flower vase while trying to get up? My heart raced as several thoughts crossed my mind all at the same time. My joy was however short-lived when I walked in there and saw… nothing. 

I could feel my heart skip faster than an athlete with a rope. What was I supposed to do now? Where was I to find him? I could swear these questions were the least of my problems. The main question was what was going on here?