CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Everything seemed normal after I poured out my mind to Lawson.  That was actually how I felt, and I was calmed by the way he didn't say anything but just let me do the talking. He seems to act with caution afterwards. Should I say he was scared to lose me or he was afraid I would do worse than what landed him in a hospital?

The next day was Saturday, and Lawson was home which is unlike him.

“Rachel, let's go see a movie, any movie of your choice.”

I thought I didn't hear him well because such a thing never happened, we never go out together for once since we got married. I doubt most of his colleagues even know he is married.

“A movie? Wow, that would be a nice idea, let me quickly get ready for you”. I said happily and hurriedly went upstairs to dress up.

“ Dress nicely, wear something beautiful and elegant, we might bump into people I might need to introduce you to,” he said after me.

I selected three outfits, not sure of the right one to choose as he is more concerned about how people see me. I promised to surprise him with my look since he wasn't interested in the way I looked.

I was ready in less than thirty minutes.

 I wore a backless dress and a little deep neck, the little neckline showing my cleavage. The gown was above my knee length. I applied a little makeup and put on red lipstick, and pulled my hair back to cover my back, but when you look closely, you will notice that the dress was backless.

I stood in front of a mirror to check myself and was happy with my reflection staring back at me. I announced I was ready as I went downstairs.

Caroline was the first to notice my appearance and I can boldly say she was breathless.

“ You look stunning Mrs Lawson, you are so beautiful” she complimented me.

Lawson turned to look my way, smiled but didn't say anything, I know he was satisfied with what he saw.

“ Let's go, we are running late for the movie” he said and took the lead outside.

This would be our first outing together as couples, I don't know what instigated it but I am falling in love with the idea.

I felt on top of the world, even though Lawson didn't want to admit that I am beautiful, it's obvious he wanted people to see us together with the way he was grinning from ear to ear, looking at me every now and then.

We got to the cinema and found somewhere to park.

“ Just sit while I open the door for you” he quickly told me when he noticed I was about to get out of the car.

I can't believe this is the Lawson I know treating me like a princess.

The movie “ Heart of a Stranger” was so emotional, educative and entertaining.

“I made a reservation for us at a very good restaurant for us to eat after leaving here” he informed me.

“ Alright that's a good idea, let us just go because I am famished. He responded immediately and we were off to the restaurant.

It was a five-star restaurant, and he made a VIP section reservation. We were ushered in by one of their waiters, we didn't pass through the main entrance but another entrance that led to a more beautiful and cozy place with fewer and better seating. More privacy than the usual/normal restaurant. It has just two tables for two and two tables for three.

“ This is incredibly fantastic, and it must have cost a fortune, how do you get to know about this” I asked

“ It didn't cost much, just a little tipping before I could get it, although I needed to book it in advance, and to answer your question, I asked about it”.

“I am glad you love it, this is just for you to be happy and forgive the way I treated you”. 

There came a waiter who carefully handed us the MENU.

“I will start with the Caesar salad, then I will have the grilled salmon for my main dish, then I will also take champagne” I chose my orders confidently.

“ I will also go with her orders” he said to the waiter while he excused himself to bring our orders.

The Caesar salad was served first and I can say that it was the best Caesar salad I have tasted in my entire life. 

Then there came the grilled salmon, which was also delicious. And then washed it down with a glass of champagne.

The place was quiet with cool music playing underneath.

We had different conversations and were having a nice time. I really loved it and I am enjoying myself.

Then it happened as usual, Lawson's phone began to ring as usual to ruin the happy moments we shared.

“ Why is your phone always ringing each time we are together? I thought you had time for me today.” I inquired but he didn't bother to answer me, he picked up his phone to check the caller, then he picked up the call.

“ Can't it wait? I am somewhere very important”. He said to the caller.

I didn't hear the other end of the call but I noticed his countenance changed.

“Alright, I will see you in a while”. He hung up the call and faced me

“Have you forgotten you don't have any right to question me? Don't make me lose my temper”.

“ I need to be somewhere very urgently now, you can just go home when you are ready, I will see you at home”. He stood up, gave me a peck on my cheek, and left.

“Is this how this will continue? When I thought he had changed and hopefully we can start living like a normal couple.” I said to myself.

I waited a bit for the car I ordered to arrive so I could go home since the night ended the way I don't like.

I was inside the car when a message from my dad popped on my phone.

I called my dad back immediately.

“What happened to Mom? Where is she now?” I was informed that my Mom was rushed to the hospital.

“Please take me to the country hospital”. I instructed the driver and directed him on how to get there.

I got to the hospital and met Dad in the lobby

“How did it happen daddy”. He wasn't sure either, as he was called from work.

“ Grace called and said that she is bringing her to the hospital as she's having severe pain in the surgery area,” Dad explained.

“ Mr McGregor, the doctor wants to see you”. A nurse Informed my Dad and I followed him.

“Thank God you brought her on time, if not, she would have been in danger”.

“What happens here is what we call organ rejection, it's when the body fights the new kidney which results in pain around the transplant area, which results in sudden tiredness, or fever. That's what she is going through”.

“She needs enough rest to monitor her healing process, so she won't be discharged yet”.

“ I also noticed she is having difficulty breathing which may be a result of infection, because as she take drugs to suppress immunity, she is mostly exposed to Infection, all of that will be taken care of,  you don’t need to worry about anything, she was brought here on-time and we will monitor her”. The doctor explained and assured us she will be fine,that's a relief.

We left the doctor's office, went to check up on mom but she was fast asleep,

Maybe because of some of the drugs they administered to her, I remembered.

“ Dad, where is Grace?.