A petrified gasp escaped Nathan's mouth as he jolted awake in the middle of the night, crystal beads of sweat glistened on his forehead and he felt suffocated and breathless from the vivid nightmare that had just plagued his sleep.He placed his hand against his chest in an attempt to slow his racing heart but it was in no way helpful."Oh– oh my it was just a nightmare." He said to himself. He closed his eyes shut for about thirty seconds before opening them back. He suddenly felt this dryness in his throat like he could finish a whole river. He noticed a glass of water on the table next to him and he reached for it, drinking the whole glass at non stop.He groaned as he felt a tight pain at the side of his head, he gently bagan to rub his temples, to lessen the headache he felt."Do you need some painkillers?"He heard a voice say next to him and he screamed out in fear."Relax it is just me!" Ronnie Anne said as she settled next to him on his hospice bed."Is this really you?" "Ye
"Sam I'm so sorry to tell you this but we can no longer house you here." A nurse said to a teenage boy as she dragged him out of his room."I'm going to pay the bills, just tell your boss to give me some time!" The boy said as he struggled to free himself from the nurse's hold."Sam listen to me! " She yelled. She exhaled sharply, trying to keep herself calm. "The doctor isn't asking you to pay the bills anymore, all he is asking is for you to go." She explained to him in the calmest tone she could use."Where do you want me to go?" Sam asked with tear drops already forming in his eyes."That's not his problem apparently and there is nothing I can do to convince him." Doris stared at the little boy who was practically begging on his knees to not be thrown out and she couldn't turn a blind eye to it. "Excuse me nurse!" She called out as she went towards them.Ronnie Anne on the other hand took it as an opportunity to abscond the scene and she fled without providing an answer to Dori
Nathan rushed back to the dining room looking as excited as a kid who woke up on Christmas morning to find presents by the Christmas tree and the milk and cookies set out for Santa eaten already. "Doris!" He yelled out, interrupting the ongoing conversation between her and the others. "Camille just called, her Dad is awake!""Oh my goodness!" She exclaimed as she got up and jumped into arms. Nathan gave her a twirl and Tori and Chad just stared in confusion."Can someone fill us in?" Chad finally asked."The man we told you about earlier." Nathan said."Oh you mean Mr Saheed?" Tori asked."Yes! Mr Saheed is awake.""That's amazing! I feel so happy for her." Tori smiled."Yeah, and I'm sorry but I have to be there with her." Nathan said looking guilty." I understand.""I feel bad leaving you guys.""Who said you are leaving us? We are going to with you!" Chad said with a smile."Thanks brother." "Less yapping, let's go! She needs us." Doris hurried them as she picked up her bag and
Doris laid in bed on her side with her back facing Nathan. Nathan wrapped his arms around her waist in his sleep and she carefully turned to lay on her back, without waking Nathan, with her face towards the ceiling.She stared into nothingness as a lot of questions clouded her mind. So many mysteries about Sam which she was yet to uncover. She thought to herself, "since he is an orphan, who then is putting those scars on his body? Here I was thinking he has abusive parents! But he is an orphan!" She squinted, "but wait, kids usually see ghosts, could he really still be seeing his parents even after their demise? Or maybe not." She shook her head like she was having an actual conversation with someone. "But then why has he been lying to me?" A devastated sigh escaped her mouth.Nathan's hold around her waist tightened and she snuggled closer to him. "Why aren't you sleeping baby?" Nathan asked her but with his eyes still closed."Hmm? Oh nothing." She replied and instantly shut her ey
The evening sun shone vigorously which was a bit strange as it was almost winter. Everyone had expected it to snow that day and they had dressed warmly to be prepared for the cold but they ended up taking off their jackets and coats due to the unexpected heat.The same went for Doris who had worn a fluffy thick coat, head warmer, gloves and boots but she was left with no choice than to take them all off while she was at work.She met with Nathan after working hours and was not so surprised to see him without his body warmers. "Just as I expected." She smiled."I guess our weather forecasters have a lot of explaining to do.""Yeah." She replied with a chuckle. "Thanks for coming with me today.""You are my wife! Do you really have to thank your husband for going out with you?""I know but still, I'm grateful. It means a lot to me because I feel really anxious about seeing Sam today." She said with a nervous smile on her face.Nwthan stopped in his steps and she stopped too. He held her
The sound of Camille's alarm clock rang vigorously and she covered her ears with a pillow, trying to block out the sound. "Is it morning already?" She groaned as she tossed and turned in bed.Finally giving in to the clock, she sat up in bed still feeling sleepy but managed to stretch her hand towards the alarm and turned it off. "Hmm." She whimpered like a little puppy as the sun reflected on her face through the little space the curtain allowed. "What a night!" She groaned as she struggled to get out of bed.Finally, she got out of bed and went straight to bathroom. She lazily picked up her toothbrush and slowly applied her paste on her brush then raised it to her mouth, slowly and sluggishly, she raised the brush up and down on her teeth like a child who didn't want to brush.After brushing and bathing, she changed into a baggy pant and an armless top. She went down the stairs of her giant mansion and went into the kitchen to prepare herself a cup of coffee."Good morning Madam Sah
On a bright Saturday afternoon, Nathan had decided to work from home on his laptop, trying to get more rest from all the uncharted events that had taken place. "Some peace and quiet." Nathan sighed as he expressed. He and Doris had spent the whole morning together in their bedroom but she had to leave and help out her friend, Betty, prepare for a birthday surprise for one of her children and Doris decided to take Williams with her.With a giant cup of coffee and some delicious scones, Nathan felt as relaxed as a sloth. He sipped from his cup and a relaxed sigh escaped his mouth."Knock! knock! knock!" Ronnie Anne said as she knocked on his room door. Before he could answer, the door clicked open and she walked in with a tray of baked goodies and a plastered smile on her face. "Uh… come in?" The large smile on her face or the stack of baked items weren't the only thing that caught Nathan's attention, she had on a white bogus top with her underwear and that was it. Sure the top was lo
It was a quiet morning in the home of the Anakin's. Aside from the gibberish uttered by Williams as he played with his food, the only audible noise was the sound of their fork against their plates as they ate.Nathan was still feeling angry that his wife didn't take his words over Ronnie Anne's, Doris was still pondering on Nathan's story over Ronnie Anne and Ronnie Anne herself was still very furious but tried her best not to let it show.Doris and Nathan reached for the table salt at the same time but Nathan immediately pulled away the instant their hand made contact. "Did you need the salt?" She asked as she passed the salt to him."No nevermind." He shook his head negatively. "I'm done anyway." He picked up his plate and got on his feet, without hesitation, started towards the kitchen."We have to decorate the place before the guests arrive!" Doris said as she got up as well but remained in the same spot."I know, I just need some air… I'll only be five minutes.""But–" He picked