The next morning…
Rodney took his mom's right hand in his palm, without removing his gaze from her sleeping face. I also watch her on the bed with pure adoration.
Yesterday, reconciliation was really touching; I couldn't help but cry along with both mother and son. Rodney wouldn't stop asking for her forgiveness; and she would just smile at him, lovingly.
The woman really seems so nice.
“Forgive me, mom” I heard him mumbled.
I placed my right hand on his back, but he didn't budge, he only watched her face; stroking her right hand tenderly.
I heard a soft knock from outside, I slowly stood up to get it; I bent the doorknob as soon as I got to the door and opened it widely for the person.
Oh, Joanna!?
I was actually thinking it was a nurse.
I turned to return into the room, yes; it was a room; I learned it was their personal hospital.
I walked back to my previous position, next to Rodney.
I watched her as she slowly counted her walking steps to where Rodney's mom was on the bed.
“How's she feeling now?” She asked dolefully, I looked away from her face.
What's up with her pretence?
Rodney just nodded; still not sparing anyone a glance.
Joanna took her seat slowly across the bed as we all watched Rodney's mom face.
After a brief silence, Rodney's phone vibrated from my Jean skirt pocket, I quickly fetched it with my right hand.
“Strange number?” I muttered.
“Rodney” I called while shaking his arm, I can't possibly pick his all right?
“Rodney, you have a call” I told him, and he finally looked my side.
Good.
I glanced at Joanna and caught a glint of scowl on her face. Silly.
The phone stopped ringing when I handed it to Rodney, I sighed.
He stretched the phone to me, I collected it.
The phone resumed ringing again when Rodney had turned to his mom.
I tapped his arm slightly as I brought the phone
closer to his face.
He frowned, I smiled as I gave the phone to him; I don't know why I have this feeling it's an important call.
He slides the answer icon before pressing it to his ear. “What do you want, Jason?” I heard him asked after some seconds.
Jason?
He rose to his feet and shrieked, “What?”
Joanna and I also did the same as we watched him on his phone call.
“I'm on my way now,” He said and hung up immediately.
“Who was that?”
“What's wrong?” Joanna and I asked, simultaneously.
He breathe out as he ran a hand through his hair, he glanced from my face to Joanna's, “I will be back” He uttered.
He pecked his mom lightly on the cheek and stormed off.
What could it be?
I hope Jason is alright.
Jason POV
“So you think you can get away with all you did to her? Huh!” I smirked as I approached his pulp tied self on the chair.
“Answer me!” I yelled before throwing a flying punch to his face.
He groaned loudly, place his right thumb on his swollen lips. “What kind of father are you?” I roared, but he only stared down.
I gestured to one of the boys to give me the wood plank he had with him.
My phone buzzes in my shirt pocket, I grunted.
I collected it from my pocket and took it to my ear.
It was Rodney.
“A guy will come get you now, just hold on,” I told him before he could say anything.
I narrated all Tamara told me to Rodney after we both sat across a small table in the room.
Rodney stared at his face from where he was sitting, he slowly stood on his feet.
He strode towards him while I walked behind him, he stood in front of him and slowly lifted his face with his thumb.
“Where are the documents she signed?” He asked calmly. He swallowed hard as he looked into Rodney's eyes.
“I don't repeat myself,” Rodney reminded calmly.
What's up with his calmness?
“Are you deaf?” I scowled as I charge towards him, but Rodney obstructed me with his left arm and I stepped back.
“It's… It's… It's in…the car,” He stuttered with blood oozing from his mouth. So disgusting.
I watched as Rodney brought out his phone from his trouser pocket.
He dialed a number and placed it on speaker.
We all watched as the phone rings out.
“Henry” he called.
“Yes boss” we heard from the other end of the phone.
“Get Tamara from the hospital, I will forward the address to you now” he ordered and gave me his phone to text the address to the number.
*******
It's been hours Rodney had left the hospital, I couldn't help but pray inwardly that nothing goes wrong.
Joanna wouldn't stop shooting me daggers with her eyes, and which I gladly did the same.
“You don't look at me like that” She flares while pointed a finger at me, I smirked. “I guess you haven't learned your lesson yet,” I whispered to her from where I was sitting across the bed.
She sprang on her feet, seething.
She turned around the bed and stood before me. “Are you stupid?” She half yelled silently as she pulled my hair; I swat his hand away.
I slowly stood on my feet and faced her, squarely. “Don't you have a mom? If not, you should learn how to treat one,” I tutored with my arms folded on my chest.
“This woman here needs some peaceful rest, and you really want to pull your stupid stunt… Huh?” I added as a smirk ran across my lips.
“You stup…” The knock that came on the door successfully cut her off, we both turned to the door direction. “Crazy Blondie” I said audibly.
She shot me a glare before walking towards the door, I took my seat as I watched her opened the door.
“Rodney you are…” She said, but was cut short when she opened the door widely.
“Henry?” I muttered as he walked into the room.
“Good day Miss Mara and to you, too Miss Joanna” He greeted with a light bow, but I just nodded while Joanna scoffed.
He faced me and said, “Mr. Rodney had requests to bring you with me” He said politely, I slowly got on my feet.
To where?
I mean, he just left the hospital some hours ago.
“Is everything okay?” I asked, walking towards him at the door.
He smiled.” It's nothing to worry about,” He replied, and I breathe out softly.
“Alright then, let's go” I told him and walked ahead him but stopped abruptly to look behind me.
“Hey, don't you dare strangle her before I return,” I warned Joanna sternly as I gestured to the bed with my head. She growled and made to walk towards me; but I quickly grabbed the doorknob and twisted it.
“Take care Blondie” I winked and blew her a kiss from the door.
Henry couldn't help but laugh as we both stepped out of the room, I also let out a small laugh.