"I bet you, she is suspecting you are up to no good. She is very inquisitive for my liking," Maria stated in a matter of factly tone. Selena couldn't deny that Nurse Vera was indeed curious about where she was going tonight. She has always been like that.
Since her parents died, the nurse has been more than family to them. She can run to her for any assistance but this time, she doesn't want to trouble the nurse.Selena had pleaded with the doctor not to mention the kind of money that is involved in Andrew's surgery to Nurse Vera and that's for a personal reason. Telling Nurse Vera would not be the best option because she would not be able to help with the amount that is involved and again Vera would not ask questions when she finally gets the money for Andrew's surgery. It's for the best, hopefully, tonight will work as planned By now they were standing before Andrew's ward.Selena opened the door and her heart dropped to the ground. Andrew was lying on the bed, looking as if he was asleep. His hair was messy and his skin was paler. He was breathing but slowly, indicating that he was exhausted. Even though Selena knew he was semi-awake, she felt as if she was watching someone else's life slip away.He had two drip banks attached to his two hands. His right hand was holding on tightly to the IV stick connected to his left arm. His right wrist was strapped on the medical board beside him. Selena looked back to see that Maria was behind her. The ward looked dead enough for a living soul.Selena moved closer to the bed and grabbed Andrew's left arm. As she held him, a sob rose from her throat. Her eyes started watering, tears streaming down her cheek. The sight brought pain to her chest.Her kid brother lay on the hospital bed, looking completely lifeless. She could not bear seeing him so fragile. He looks worse than earlier. She was here before and he had more life in him, what happened in space of time?She let go of Andrew's arm, placing her hand softly on his forehead. A shiver went down her spine as she touched his feverish skin. She felt his temperature with the back of her palm which was burning hot. She wiped off the beads of sweat from Andrew's brow."Andrew? Can you hear me?" she whispered as she sat down on the chair next to Andrew's bed. Maria walked up to her and placed her hands on her shoulders, "he will be fine. Once we get the money his surgery will commence." Selena wanted to believe these words so much. It still was heartbreaking to her that in case she fails to get the money, her brother might die. She imagined how she would be if that happened and cringed inside. If she failed to get the money and Andrew died, then she would have to live alone in this lonely world. Who is she without her brother so she killed the negative thought and hoped that she will get close to the amount of money tonight even if she has to sleep with more than one man. It's the least she can do for her brother because if she is the one in this situation, Andrew will do heaven to get the money for the surgery. "Believe me, he will be fine," Maria added, then squeezed her shoulders."He will be fine depends on me, you know? if I mess up tonight, I am doomed.""And that's why we can't mess tonight up. Andrew deserves to live so we are going to make that happen," Maria said with a look of determination in her eyes. Andrew stirred and opened his eyes little by little, Selena and Maria were so engrossed in their talk that they did not realize he was awake.They stopped immediately when they noticed"Andrew....," Selena uttered.Andrew smiled softly,"Hi," he whispered weakly."You looked like you went to heaven," Selena jokes, bringing a smile to his face."And guess the first thing I will do if I eventually do that, is tell mom and dad how amazing you have been since they passed but I don't want to go now, I would want to see more life with you, Sis." Andrew's little speech got everyone teary.After he finished talking his eyes closed for a few seconds until they fluttered open. He blinked twice at each of them before turning towards MariaHis smile widened, and his eyes brightened when Maria squeezed his toes. Selena smiled warmly too."Don't you worry, you will be well soon enough," Selena assured him."I believe you but Sis, the money is huge. How are you going to get it?" Selena exchanged a glance with Maria then looked back at him, "how did you know?" She asked uncomfortably. Andrew was not supposed to know how much was involved."Well let's just say, I overheard two nurses talking about it. One apparently was with the Doctor when he called you. That's not important, what's important is how you will be getting the money."Selena cleared her throat, "Maria's boyfriend wants to lend me the money to pay back later so you don't have to worry."She said making sure to cover her lie with a smile.Andrew stared at her for a while, obviously, he did not believe her but he didn't want to show it."Alright," he nodded and closed his eyes."I just hope she is not going to do what she did last time," he thought, worrying."So Andrew, Melissa will look after you tonight," Selena said after a few minutes of all of them staying in silence. She has seen the way Andrew was wrinkling his face and furrowing his brows and it worried her because she knows he is thinking which is not good for his state of heart right now."She has been doing that in a row now. It's fine. She is happy to serve."Andrew smiled after stating that. Selena and Maria looked at him weirdly. Why was he smiling like that?"Is there something I or we need to know, Andrew?" Selena asked after she could not contain her curiosity."Naw, I am not sure," Andrew said as he closed his eyes shut. Seeing how wearily he looks, Selena thought of leaving the question after his surgery. Something is definitely going on between Andrew and Melissa and she is sure of it."Just be ready to tell me what it is when you are better," Selena said, giving him a playful punch on the arm. They all smiled and went silent again Thirty minutes later, Melissa ar
8 PM SELENA'S APARTMENT Selena stood looking at the mirror admiring how she was looking tonight. Maria was trying to adjust the hem of the red off-shoulder dress."You know what I like about you, Selena? That's that you always look beautiful even when you're doing something stupid." Maria smiled brightly."Well, don't keep telling me that!" She snapped back and turned away from Maria, "I think you are pretty beautiful too, Maria.""Yes," Maria laughed a little, "but not as beautiful as my own reflection." Selena turned around to face Maria and smiled slightly. She knew that Maria was just teasing her but it made her happy. Maria is doing a lot for her not to think much about tonight.“I still can’t get it right, Selena. This dress needs a bit of adjustment, or you’ll look like a fish out of water,” Maria said with a serious expression. Selena sighed and faced her friend, "it's not so bad. it looks perfect on me. I don't think any man will resist me tonight.""I know right? I d
Robert stepped down from the Limo and cringed at the crowds he was seeing which were mostly women."Eli, please tell them to do something about the crowd. I don't want you guys to be brutal towards the crowd," he said calmly, having his eyes on the phone.Eli nodded but stood his ground, since his boss wasn't ready to listen to him, he will watch how he will handle the crowd. The bigger the crowd, the higher the chances that he would turn and go back home. The crowd began shouting his name loudly as Robert walked towards them. He is not surprised that even in the dim light, people still recognized him. Well, the family logo is on every vehicle that followed him tonight so that makes it a lot easier."He is so hot, I can't believe that I will ever set my eyes on the Heir of The Fin Family," a lady in the crowd whispered to another as she giggled."I know right, I wonder what he is doing here anyway? Robert Fin has never been seen around attending clubs," the other lady whispered b
The commotion inside the clubhouse died down as soon as Roberts and his men went up to the second floor. Selena and Maria kept rolling their eyes as they stood in a corner watching the buzz. Selena never understood why a man would have such power. She did not even get a glimpse of him because of the crowd.It was like what is on every Friday night. Clubbing has been what Selena does when she was younger but the ugly past incident stopped her from clubbing and now she is here once more not just to club but to sleep with a man for her brother to live, not just a man but someone she knows nothing about. She checked her purse and there lay the pack of condoms she bought earlier.Sure, she can bypass the guilt for the second time. People were swirling from place to place, rocking their bodies to the music. The crowd was cheering the loudest. They screamed louder, danced the most, and even drank harder. There was this sense of freedom and excitement about everyone who knew how t
It was awkward seeing the way Maria was fiddling with her fingers. She felt like she should start a conversation but the words wouldn't come. She wants to talk to Caleb but the last thing she wanted was to sound like an idiot. Suddenly the sound of glass shattering disrupted her attention. They all looked to the source of the noise and saw one of the boys from the party break one of his beer bottles, cursing loudly at himself for losing control. Everyone around the table erupted in laughter as one of the girls grabbed his shoulders and threw herself on him. Everyone else joined in with their laughs which caused a raucous sound in the entire room. Selena looked at Maria and sighed, "too much for coming out tonight," she muttered and stood up, "I might need to use the restroom to check myself, you know, my makeup and all that."Maria nodded when she realized there is more to using the bathroom, she understood clearly what Selena meant."Ask for the rest room and don't get lost,"
The moment Selena walked out of the male restroom, she sighed deeply and went into the female restroom. Her fingers were shaking which indicates she was mad but what or who was she mad at? she can't be mad at the jerk she just met now. She can, following that he insulted her. What is really making her angry is what he said, his words were like a slap in her face, and she felt the sting in her heart.She leaned against the wall, feeling the tears pricking her eyes.For someone who knows nothing about her yet, he was quick to mock her. But what do you expect of a girl that carries a pack of condoms around?She sighed and looked at her reflection in the mirror. Her makeup had been ruined a little so she decided to tend to it. if she is going to find a man, she better not do it looking this way."Not so fast, Miss Red, you are forgetting your pack of condoms."His voice rang in her head. She chuckled in her tears and wondered why he would call her Miss Red, then it dawned on her that it
Maria sighted Mr Damson at a corner talking to a man in a shade and red suit with a hat that made it difficult for his face to be seen. The two were in a deep discussion so she stood at a safe distance to wait for him to be through with the man. She got busy with her phone as she waited for Mr Damson.Eli picked a drink on his way and pretended to be busy with his phone too as he waited within earshot.For a few minutes, the conservation between the two men persisted but Maria was not in a hurry to leave so she waited patiently.Finally, the two men were done and Mr Damson sighted Maria, he quickly recognized her and after the other men left, he walked briskly towards her with a huge smile on his face."Maria, darling"He greeted her with a peck. Maria chuckled after he pulled away from her."You seem to miss me, Mr Damson?"She asked him while smiling.He nodded happily"I do indeed".He gave her another quick kiss before checking her over,"Your presence lightens this place up for me
Maria watched her go and hoped that everything will work as planned and very soon, two of them will be leaving the Elite hotel with the money they came for.Once Selena disappeared behind the hotel door, Maria sighed. She wanted a drink now so she headed towards the bar."I want some shots of whiskey. Any kind"Maria told the bartender. She knew that she should have gone with water but she needed something strong to forget the spur of moment so some shots seemed fitting.After the bartender placed the drinks down, Maria gulped them down in no time.She did not leave, rather she watched this crowd do their thing while her mind was on her best friend, she was deeply worried for Selena. Not knowing the kind man Selena was going to meet gave her heart burns. After a few minutes, someone sat beside her at the bar and placed a hand on hers. Looking up, she saw none other than Caleb Hamilton himself looking at her with those puppy eyes of his. Maria rolled her eyes at him."I returned and I