LOGINJasmine
He stood on the door like a shadow, his eyes burning with rage.
Our eyes met and I sighed with relief. Someone has finally come to my aid. Hope rose in my guts. My child was not leaving me anymore. Oliver kept to his word. He said that he’ll protect me and I couldn’t have asked for anything more but to see him now.
His gaze landed on my hands, pinned on the side of the bed by the two nurses and I saw his
Jasmine.The moment I heard his name, a cold shiver ran straight into my system. I already ignored his calls and I knew he was a volcano waiting to erupt.Well, I didn’t want chaos in my mother’s room, more than they already were.My face turned to look at the exit, as if he would appear any moment. I felt suffocated and not even Oliver’s presence would calm my raging emotions.“I need some air “I started to fan my face with my fingers but even so I still felt light headed, not because I feared Jeff but because I didn’t want to deal with him.The mere thought of him chilled my blood.“Jasmine …” his voice sounded cautious but controlled, as if he only needed to pass a message “You need to sit down.” he said it like it was an order and not a request.Somehow, I complied.Cassie steered me to the couch a
JasmineMy face brightened as I watched my mother being wheeled back in to her room. I tagged along.She was awake but still weak. It must be the drugs. I comfort myself.“Sweetie….” She called, her voice hoarse and I felt my heart slamming on my chest as I scanned her face.“Mum, you’re awake? “I asked and my mouth curved in to a smile without even realizing it . Just the thought of seeing her alive was enough for me.“I thought, I’d never see you again, sweetie “she whispered, her voice barely audible. “But I made it. I have a new heart.” Her hands twitched as if she wanted to lift it but it was still weak. So, it fell back at her side, still and limb. Relief faded from my mind, replaced by unexplainable unease but I couldn’t show it. I was her strength now.“Mum, I won’t leave your side “I paused “Together we’ll overcome this, okay.”I was still talking when sleep crept in to her eyes like a thief. I produced a small smile as I lowered my hands and covered her well. My heart d
Jasmine The waiting room felt so cold, just like my heart. Even the time seemed to be moving backwards. Every time I looked at the clock, I only felt sick with worry.My blood froze thinking that someone was cutting open my mother’s heart .Will my mother really make it? Cassie sat close by, eyes focused on the operating room as if she is afraid that something was going to happen. She’s my anchor and seeing her expression crashed me, in ways that I couldn’t describe.“Don’t worry, she’ll make it “she reassured “There is hope… “ I gave out a small chuckle, tears stinging my eyes.“I don’t know what I’ll do if something happens to her” I blinked, looking for something that will push me to hold on. “Nothing will happen to her” Cassie mumbled gently “She’s got the best doctors working on her “ I nodded my head as my gaze remained, unwavering on the door still blinking with the “operation on” sign. My hands were folded tightly on my lap. It was as if they had been instructed to stay
Jasmine The sounds echoed back on my ears. Without Oliver, a deep hollowness consumed my body that I didn’t know how to explain. He’d made things easier and bearable. I stretched my body on the couch to relax while l waited for my mother to be taken for her surgery. The door creaked and someone entered inside. At first, I thought that it was the doctor but then my smile softened when her face registered in my mind. Cassie, radiant as ever was standing in the middle of the room.She didn’t scowl or yell at me. I just watched her face and I knew it.“Jasmine … you look like hell” she frowned and I gave her a shaky smile. My mother’s surgery matters more than my look.“Cassie, it’s a hospital, I don’t need to look good. Anyway, I have good news “My face blushed as Oliver’s Image raced in my head. Cassie raised an eyebrow.“Jas….is there something you’re hiding? “she paused, searched my eyes before continuing “There is something different about you today. Tell me ….” Her curiosity p
Jasmine In the morning, sunlight seeped through the curtains. The sharp rays blinded my eyes as I searched for him, that man that made my heart flutter.“You’re awake ….” His voice pierced through my ears, soft and melodious as I tried to sit up, a sudden calmness washing over me. I had almost expected him to leave the moment sleep stole my consciousness.I hummed ….and looked around nervously. Still, strong stench of antiseptic filled my nose as I dragged my heavy legs towards my mother. I fixed her sheets as I looked at her sleeping peacefully, as if nothing in the world is wrong. But I couldn’t get this feeling in my heart that something was off.Oliver still stood with his hands in his pocket, his sharp stare directed on my back. I felt it no matter how bad I wanted to avoid him. It burned on my skin like a hot pan.The nurse soon walked in, a document in her hand. I looked up, questions in my eyes. Last night, before I went to bed, there were a lot unresolved issue. Was she
Jasmine As my mother drifted to sleep yet again, I couldn’t help but feel lonely. I needed her to stay awake, to look at me. I stood up and sat at the corner, listening to the faint voices, hurried footsteps and distance ambulance sirens, that wouldn’t get out of my subconscious mind.Then the nurse walked in with a stack of papers in her hands. No one needed to tell me what she wanted.It was already clear as water, money.“Jasmine, I need you to fill in the forms. They are for your mother’s emergency surgery “she stated, passing Oliver a curious look. I’ve been dealing with her ever since my mother was admitted and I guess, she didn’t expect me to be accompanied my someone.I saw the surprise in her eyes, but she didn’t say anything.Oliver made the room feel small, even to me.“Of course ….” I swallowed hard, reached out and grabbed the papers. I have been doing it so many times. I had even mustered the exact words in every line.“And you can settle your account with the rece







