Robert sat on the hospital bed, just beside his grandfather, waiting. He didn't exactly know who he was waiting for but he knew this person was seemingly very important. The doctor had come in earlier, and had declared that Jude was ready to be discharged. Robert felt relieved about that particular information and so was everyone else. Raymond, Martha and Juliet. Juliet sat in the couch, right opposite the bed, trying hard to stop herself from dozing off. But in the war against this sleepiness, she was losing badly. Robert noticed almost immediately and went to meet her."Babe." He said softly and placed a light kiss on her cheek. She turned to face him, with the sleepiest eyes ever. "You should go home now. You need to get some rest.""No. No, babe." She shook her head at once and sat upright. "I'll stay here. I'm not sleepy, I promise." She wiped her eyes, hoping that the sleepiness would wear off."What do you mean you're not sleepy? I saw you, babe. Come on, I'll take you home."
"Okay." Robert nodded and walked towards Juliet. She smiled dryly as he took her hand, her eyes moving from her boyfriend to Jude."Goodnight, sir. Please be fine." She said calmly and took a deep breath."It is grandpa to you, dear." He chuckled. "Goodnight my dear. And hey you, Robert...""Yes, grandfather?" He turned and faced him, wondering what he was about to say."You better drive safely. Wouldn't want anything to happen to your girlfriend. And you, of course." His tone was goofy and funny at the time. Juliet smiled, feeling a bit embarrassed , but she did not show any bit of it. "Yes, sir." Robert laughed softly at his grandfather's remark. He couldn't help but think about what a funny man Jude was. "I'll be back in a bit." With that, he took Juliet's hand and walked out of the room. Once they were both outside the room, Robert started laughing once more, leaving Juliet in wonderment of what was making him laugh. "Even in his sick bed, grandfather is still a joker." He said i
"Juliet?" Liam said in even more surprise, turning to Robert at once. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. He turned to Juliet once more, finally mumbling the word "wow!""Like I said, things have been a big rough so...""So you forgot to tell me too. It's fine." He breathed, smiling at Juliet who was now staring at him with irritation. He turned away immediately and faced Robert. "What happened with grandfather? He's sick again.""Something like that. But he's okay now. I'll take him home tomorrow." "That's great. I'll go see him, then. See you later." He walked away from them, before Robert could say anything else. No other pointers were needed to show how shocked and possibly unhappy about how things between him and Juliet had turned out. Robert sighed as he watched him walk away, not knowing what to do with Liam."Let's go, babe." Juliet said out loud and began walking towards Robert's car when he didn't turn. Immediately he heard the sound of her shoes against th
Mary had a blank expression on her face. But somehow, her sister could tell that she was filled with disgust and possibly, anger. She had heard the vehicle halt in front of the house, and all her hopes was that it was Erick. For some reason, Mary felt that Erick was the perfect match for her sister, turning a blind eye to the fact that her sister wasn't romantically attracted to him. The fact that she already had an in-depth hatred for Robert added to her reasons for thinking her sister was better off without him. She had been watching them from the window, and when if seemed like they were taking forever she came outside."Babe, you were saying something." She tried to continue their initial conversation."Why does your sister stare at me like that?" Robert asked slowly, without taking his eyes off Mary."Oh, forget about her. She's just weird with people she doesn't know. It isn't anything serious." Juliet replied calmly, as she placed her palm gently against his cheek. But she coul
"When is he coming, dear? Have you called him yet?" Roseline asked hurriedly, standing close to her daughter's bed. "You can't keep crying, my love? Cheer up, okay?""But, mom..." She tried to speak, but her words were swallowed by her sobs. It's almost 8pm. I don't think he will come here.""How wonderful!" Her mother sighed, her face squeezed as she thought about what to do. To her, her kids were the absolute best and she would give the world just to make sure that they weren't hurt. Seeing Treasure cry broke her in many ways she didn't expect. There and then, she began to wonder what could be done to fix the situation. A solution that wouldn't counter the plans they had for Robert. "Why don't you just...""Don't tell me to stop crying, mother. Do you know how bad this hurts?" Treasure said between tears, without waiting for her mother to finish her sentence."That isn't what I was about to say, my dear." She replied calmly, without taking offence at what she had just said. She sat
"Babe, please wait." Juliet walked behind him, calling as he walked to his car. "Babe! Please.." She yelled. Robert stopped right in front of his car but did not turn to face her. "I'm sorry, babe. Please, do not mind my sister. She's.... She's just...""She's just what, Juliet? What was all that in there? Who the hell is Erick?""Please, don't listen to her. I don't know what's gotten in to her. I thought she'd treat you better than the last time because she knows you now. I'm really sorry." Juliet explained immediately. She gog closer to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. "I'm really sorry, babe.""Okay." He said calmly. "And Erick? Who's he? Your ex?""Erick and I weren't even a thing, babe. I met him on a bus one day when I was going home from work and we became friends. That's all. We never dated or anything. Just don't listen to Mary, okay? I'll talk to her.""There's no need to talk to her, babe." He said placidly. He turned to face her and felt bad when he saw the look o
Robert pulled up in front of the hospital for the second time in the same day. With his hand still on the steering wheel, he took and deep breath. Just to his side, was Liam's car. He took another breath and got out of the car. His eyes circled the area as he walked closer and closer to the building. The night was quiet and quite chilling. He walked in to the building and waved shortly at the nurse at the counter. As he headed for Jude's ward, he couldn't help but think about Francisco, or John, as he had introduced himself. The night sparkle in his eyes kept reoccurring to him as he walked through the white walls of the hospital. He got to the door of Jude's ward in no time, and pushed the door slightly. He could see that the room was full and filled with laughter as well. He stepped in gently, hoping that he wouldn't be noticed but immediately, everyone stopped laughing."Robert, you are finally back." Jude was the first to speak. He had a brilliant spark in his eyes and it made Ro
Treasure rushed downstairs without saying a single word to her mom or sister. Her eyes had already told them all they needed to know and they listened. They immediately followed her downstairs. Richard had already ushered him in to the house. And now, he sat on one of the couches, waiting for her."Mark!" She gasped his name when she caught glimpse of him. With one of her hands over her mouth, trying to muffle her little cries, her eyes welled with tears one more. Mark swallowed hard as he got to his feet. Seeing her cry was something he never liked, but this time she had brought it upon herself."Mr Mark." Roseline called out from behind her daughter. She walked past Treasure and went to meet him. "It's a pleasure seeing you. Good evening. How are you doing?""I'm fine, Ma'am." He managed to smile, but his eyes didn't move away from Treasure. "I was just talking to Sir Richard.""Oh! What about?" She smiled as she took a seat beside her husband. "Please sit.""Nothing much." He sighe