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A mother’s sacrifice
The constant knock on the door must have woken her from her deep slumber, she opened her eyes grudgingly only to discover it was daybreak already. She must have slept so much as a result of the excess alcohol she took the previous night. She mumbled something sleepily as the knock continued then she heard her mother’s voice.
Mother!
She was shocked than surprised, she stepped out of the bed and wore her flip-flops, finding her jacket wasn’t even necessary. She rushed immediately to open the door, she found a worried and angry mother.
” Mother, what are you doing here?”
” Should I answer that, knowing you haven’t been answering my calls.”
Charlotte rolled her eyes as she walked back into her room.
” Don’t start now mother, I have a hangover already.”
“Damnit Charlotte, Have you been drinking?”she asked.
” Just 3 bottles of beer mother, nothing more.” She staggered to her bed and would have fallen if not for how quick her mother was able to save her.
” Lie down and I will get you coffee.”
She helped her daughter lie properly and left the room, she returned with a Cup of coffee which she made Charlotte drink. She felt better afterwards even when she had those nostalgic feelings.
“Can you explain why the daughter of a wealthy business will get herself drunk?”
“Antonio is an asshole mother. The son of a b*tch used me. ” She muttered with much hatred.
” Mind your language Charlotte, you’re educated.”
“Mother! Don’t stop me, you have no idea what the richan did.”
” Whatever it is Charlotte doesn’t change the fact that you can’t insult him.”
“I hate him now mother,”
” No my baby, you’re just so upset. I’m sure you will get over it soon.”
“Mother,” she wailed into her mother’s embrace.
” I have something that will lighten your mood,”
She looked up to her in a startle,
” What is it mother?”
” Your father has reserved you a seat in the auction tomorrow. We can finally get the diamond you always wanted.”
” But the diamond is expensive, will dad be able to get it?”
*Your dad isn’t getting it, Antiono is. The media will be there and get will have no choice to give you.”
” I love you mother,” are screamed in excitement.
This was the best news she had heard today.
” Take a rest today because tommorow will be a big day for you. I’m so proud of you.” Her mum gushed at her.
Charlotte smiled at her as she hugged her again, this was a dream come through for her. She could forget about Mia for now, once Antiono gets her the diamond necklace tommorow, he would have to marry her. She would surely make plans to turn the questions of the press into a marriage proposal from Antiono.
*****
” What did you just say?” Antiono asked as he held her wrist, stopping her from taking any further step.
” What do you mean?” She hadn’t realize when she said those words.
He wanted to repeat what she had earlier said but he heard Ariel’s voice. They both rushed to the ward where Ariel was, she was awake and sat uprightly just at the edge of the bed.
” My baby.” Mia screamed as she rushed to hug her. Antiono was glad to see her but he display no dramatic act, he watched the worried mother reunite with her sick child.
” Mr. Antiono, I want an ice cream.”
” I will get you one, once the doctor allows you go home.”
” Will I stay here?” The little girl asked sadly.
” No…the doctor will tell us that.”
” But I don’t want to stay here, I need to go back to my doll Lucy, she must be scared now.”
Antiono said nothing, he didn’t know what to say concerning her childish drama.
” I will talk to the doctor now about discharging you . ” he promised and turned to leave.
” Hold on, Antiono. Please can you watch Ariel. I have a meeting and it’s really urgent.”
” Where are you going to mummy?”
” Sweetheart, Mummy has an important business to attend to.”
” But I want you to stay.” Cried the little girl as she held a furm grip on her.
” Ariel, you have to understand.”
” Let her be Mia, she was out of breath a few minutes ago. She needs her mother and what could be more important than your daughter?”
Mia looked worried, she had no idea what to do. On one hand was her mother and on the other was her daughter. Sadly, she had to choose Ariel, her daughter was the only family she had now and she was going to do everything to protect her.
“I will go speak to the doctor now.”
” Will you get me the ice cream?” Ariel asked.
” Of course I will.” He answered and left the room.
” Mummy, nothing will happen to me right?”
Mia was shocked by her question, the doctor had only said she lacked blood and that’s was why she was given a transfusion. Had the Doctor said anything else?
” Did the doctor say anything to you?” She asked.
” No mother, I had no idea I was here.”
” You’re going to be fine for mummy, you just fell sick because you weren’t eating well.”
” Is Mr. Antonio still angry?”
” No my dear, he brought you here to the hospital and made sure the doctors attend to you.”
” I love Mr. Antiono so much, he’s my hero.” Mia felt a pinch of jealousy but she kept mute about it
Antiono came with the doctor afterwards,
“How are you feeling, my child?” He asked her, Ariel had to release herself from her mother’s embrace. As the doctor checked her temperature and her heartbeat.
” I feel better now…”
“You have a light fever and I will give you drugs for that.”
” Doctor, is something wrong with me.”
The doctor was surprised at her inquisitive mind, he watched her for a moment and answered.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
” You are perfectly fine, once you take your drugs and rest. I guarantee you.”
” Mr. Antiono, she can go home now. I will get the drugs now and prepare her discharge papers.”
” Thank you, doctor “