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*Sola*

   SCORE ONE for state-run hospitals, was all I could think of as we arrived. Kalu kept trying to calm down his heavily pregnant wife as she walked around impatiently.

  We were still standing at the reception, waiting for the nurse to admit our identity and take us to where Alex and his friend, Ekene was. Fayo had also spoken to their mom and dad a few minutes ago...And they'd said they would be there first thing in the morning.
I hadn't been able to calm my nerves at the thought of meeting with Alex's parents for the first time. Fayo noticed too.

"Don't worry, Sola. My parents are unproblematic people. They won't give you issues as long as you don't give them."

"But.. But Fayo... They'll blame me! I'm the cause of all this. If I hadn't stupidly told him to get out..."

"Just calm down, Sola. Mistakes happen. I just hope this mistake doesn't cost my brother his life.." she trailed off, trying to keep her tearful face strong.

  I leaned into her embrace. Fayo had proved to be a great confidant these past few days, she was so kind and optimistic.

"Excuse me sir?" A nurse said to us. "Are you Mr Williams' family members?"

"Yes! Yes." the three of us simultaneously answered immediately.

She smiled a bit at us. "Alright. I'll take you to the ward where he's being kept under strong treatment. You just have to sign here first please, and then we'll arrange the bills for you."

"Thank you so much!" said Fayo, as she went forward to sign on the paper.
Soon we were following the young nurse through the long hallways where different kinds of patients were being carried about.

My body and mind shook with a mixture of fear and excitement at seeing Alex.

After what seemed like hours, we finally got to the ward where Alex was. Two men were at the entrance, sitting on a reception chair. I figured one of them must be Alex's friend. When they saw us, they immediately got up.

"Oh, Fayo. Thank God you're here. They wouldn't vouch for a non-family member to see him" Ekene said, rushing to embrace Fayo in a hug. Then he moved to hug Kalu too in that brotherly way.

I smiled shyly when he turned to me. I couldn't believe how shy and embarrassed I felt as he scrutinized me. It felt like he was trying to figure something about me, it was unsettling.

He was a very handsome man. Though, not as tall and broad shouldered as Alex, he also had that aristocratic look and he looked much more approachable and friendly than Alex. But not right now.

"So, this is the woman that has my man tied up in knots." He said, smiling slightly. If I hadn't been staring at his face, I wouldn't even have known that he smiled.

"Um... Hi, Ekene. I'm... My name is Sola."

"Oh, I know your name very well. How can I not know the name of the girl that successfully caused Alex to almost end his life!" He said in a loud, angry tone. I almost flinched because of how angry he sounded.

"Kene, calm down. That's not what matters." Fayo said, swerving in to come to my rescue.

"How was his condition when he was rushed in?" Kalu asked, I was thankful that the conversation had gone on another line.

"Thankfully, there wasn't much blood. This kind man witnessed the accident and helped out immediately." Ekene said, turning and motioning to the man.

The man smiled warmly at us and began his explanation. "His car crashed into my shop, most things are damaged, but... The most important thing was to check if the man was still alive."

I closed my eyes in relief as soon as I heard the explanation. Fayo absentmindedly squeezed my arm. Thank God there are still kind people on this planet.

"The accident was almost fatal, but he was lucky it didn't mess him up because he was safely tucked behind his seat belt. It took a while to unhook the seat belt and by the time I got him out, with his phone and suit case, the gas had spread everywhere. The fire was quickly pulled out anyway, thanks to some other nice people with fire extinguishers. He must have been on the phone with Mr Ekene. That was how I was able to get through to someone close to him. I quickly rushed him here with my truck, and when I showed them his ID card, they quickly admitted him. Thankfully." He finished. They must have recognized his name and knew he had money.

"When I got here, he was already in the room and being treated. The doctor is still in there presently. Hopefully, he doesn't have any internal injuries, because that's what scares me the most." Ekene said. He looked so worried for his friend that I knew without a doubt that he loved Alex like a brother.

"Thank you so so much sir. God bless you for not leaving my brother to die there. Don't worry about your shop, consider all bills on us. And please permit us to do even more as a way of appreciation for your kindness. Please, do not refuse." Fayo said to the man.

"Wow.. Thank you so much ma'am. I'm.. Honored." He replied with astonishment on his face. I guessed that he never expected to get a reward for being a good Samaritan.

  After that, we all sat outside and waited for a while before the door opened slowly. The five of us jumped up altogether. I held my breath in fear for what the doctor was about to tell us.

God... Please. Just let him be fine. God please!.

"Hello, doctor. I'm Fayokunmi Williams Okoro. Please.. Please tell us the situation of my brother." Fayo said, shaking the doctor's hand impatiently.

"Hello All, well... Although, he has some minor injuries on his finger, arms and forehead, but he's in a stable condition right now and he's been given some anesthesia and pain reliever. And miraculously, there was no internal injury. None at all." the doctor replied, smiling encouragingly at us.

"Oh, thank God!" I exhaled with relief. The tears I was trying so hard to keep at bay finally came out, and I wept for Alex, I wept for our love that was given a second chance.

I love him so so much! God, thank you!

We were all hugging each other when the doctor continued, "Mr Williams is a very strong man. But he's taken a mild concussion to his head. I suggest someone close to him to stay with him, that way, there won't be any severe head trauma."

Fayokunmi turned to me with her big doe eyes, she was about to speak when Ekene beat her to it.
"I will go see him, I'm his best friend." He said, glaring at me. I dropped my head in shame. I could understand why he was so furious with me. I was the cause of Alex's accident.

"Mr Williams kept mentioning the name, Sola. Sola... before the medication took over. I think it's best if this Sola stays with him first." the doctor said, glancing briefly at me.

I felt the butterflies begin to gather in stomach as I heard what the doctor had just said.

"I'm Sola." I replied in a tiny voice.
The doctor smiled at me and led the way gently into the room. Before I entered, I distantly heard Fayo arguing silently with Ekene.

Immediately we stepped inside the air conditioned room, we both looked over at Alex's figure, which had a bandage wrapped around his head and his right hand.

  I temporarily forgot about the doctor that was standing and whispering something beside me and instantly made my way to Alex's side. I observed all his injuries at a more closer space. His bottom lip was slightly swollen and he had a plaster on the side of his head, close to his eyebrows.

  The consuming guilt I felt replaced every blood running through my veins as the tears sprung to my eyes unbidden. I began to recall how our conversation had gone earlier, how he'd been begging me to forgive him, how he'd finally confessed his love to me. How I'd rejected him badly all because I was consumed by jealousy and anger, thinking he was lying to me. I grabbed a hold of his second uninjured hand and entwined our fingers softly, before kissing his knuckles.

  "I.. I'm so sorry, darling." I whispered, my shaky voice broke the same way I felt my heart break.

  "I'm so.. Sorry Alex! I love you so much baby, I love you!." I couldn't control the tremble in my voice as I sobbed silently, kissing his hand with my tears smeared on his hands.

He was motionless. He looked so beautiful and gentle as he slept. This man, he never gave up, Even though he was so arrogant and miscalculating, he was still the man I loved. And he loved me back.

"Please, open your eyes my love, tell me you love me again. I love you too, Alex. I hope you will forgive me for the way I've been treating you all this while. I've been pushing you away and making it so hard for you, even though, at the back of my mind, I knew I wanted you. I take back every stupid thing i said tonight!. Please.. Please come back to me." I said, sobbing as I held his hands close to my head that was resting on the hospital bed.

  I was aware of my tears which was soaking that part of the hospital bed.

  Somehow, I eventually fell asleep in that position.

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*Alex*

Everything was bright. Too bright. It clouded my vision, making it impossible to point out my surroundings. I tried to take in a dry breath, but I couldn't. My throat couldn't function.

  There was an insistent pounding in my head. And I couldn't stop it. Everywhere was so bright, yet so dark. I tried to speak, but realized I couldn't find my voice. Everything was so frustrating.

Am I dead?

Then I heard that soft, tiny voice. It swept into my head like a breath of fresh air, making my body relax instantly. It was like the voice controlled my mind.

"I love you Alex! I'm so sorry!" The voice whispered so softly that it was like a haze through my mind.

I felt the pounding go numb in my head. Then my body and mind relaxed into the deep sleep that was waiting.

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*Sola*

"Sola? Sola? How're you." I woke up startlingly to the sound of Fayokunmi's insistent voice as she gently pat me awake.

  I turned and saw the others in the room, Ekene, Kalu. The good Samaritan man must have left because he wasn't there.

"I'm fine.. I.. Must have slept off at some point. What.. What time is it?" I asked sleepily. Everywhere was almost bright so I knew I must have slept for some hours.

"6:50am." Fayo replied, staring lovingly at her brother's still sleeping form.

My eyes widened in surprise. "You stayed out the whole night?!"

"No, Fayo insisted on waiting." Kalu replied, "But I had to take her home because she needed her medications. She didn't sleep well and begged me to come back this early." He said, sighing at Fayo's obvious stubbornness. It was just embedded in their bloods.

"I was waiting outside anyway." Ekene piped in, smiling at me. I smiled back at him."I'm really sorry for how rude I sounded last night, Sola. I was just so worried."

"I totally understand. I'm happy we're good now." I said, beaming at him.

"Nah, nah, We have to reconcile with a hug. That's how we do around here." Ekene said, spreading his arms.

  I giggled and stood up to hug him.

"Get your hands off my woman, kene." Alex groaned, making all four heads snap back to look at him. "Geez, it's too bright in here! My head feels like it's going to explode."

  "Alex, you're awake." I breathed with tears in my eyes. I rapidly tried to blink them back as I crouched to his side. I got a hold of his hand and kissed his face, even though he was groaning.

"Yes, sugar. I am. Did you miss me?"

"Yes.. Yes.. I.. I'm so sorry, Alex. For everything. I was so foolish... " the tears were pooling in my eyes again. It was like I was a mass of hormones.

Alex raised his eyebrows at me before chuckling.
"If I'd known that an accident would get you to forgive and accept me, I would have planned one since."

  I glared at him playfully. He was in a serious condition yet he was making a joke. Before he could say anything more, Fayo wailed and threw her heavy self on him, making Alex groan from the pain.

"Fayo, you're squeezing him!" Ekene exclaimed, moving in to push Fayo away. I laughed outrightly at how happy we all were.

  All through the morning, while we were all talking with Alex, and even as the nurse came in to inspect his drips, I was conscious of Alex's eyes on me. I felt so shy and tried my best to avoid looking at him in the eye.

After a while, I was busy feeding Alex some cereal, while the others were eating breakfast that had been brought to them by the hospital staff, when a nurse came in after knocking.

"Mr and Mrs Williams just arrived. They'll be coming in now." the nurse informed. I instantly dropped my spoon and stood up speedily in fear, but I stopped as I felt Alex's hand on me. I turned to look at him with fearful eyes.

"Don't leave my side. Please, sugar." He pleaded in a whisper. I smiled at him and nodded uncertainly.

"Mom, dad, welcome." Fayo said and moved to give each one of them a hug. I stared at their features and gasped silently. They were both so beautiful and special-looking.

Mr Williams was a dark tall man, I now knew this was where Alex got his handsomeness and wits. The man looked so intimidating in his dark, fitted two-piece suit. I stared at Mrs Williams, she looked so young and fresh, but I noticed how she glanced at me with distaste.

"How's my son?" Mrs William asked, stalking to where I was with Alex.

"I'm fine, mom." he replied.

"Who's she? And what is she doing here?" Mrs Williams asked, glaring openly at me. She didn't like me.
I dropped my head in shame and proceeded to get up slowly, but Alex stopped me again by placing his hand on my arm.

"She's the mother of my child, mom. And.. Soon, she'll be my wife." Alex stated as a matter of fact. Glaring back at his mother.

Great way to burst the bubble, Alex!...

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End of chapter 22.
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