Sugar Williams was devastated with the fact that she lost her mum during childbirth– she kept blaming herself for that course. The most painful aspect of it was that she lacks the father and daughter bond which on it own, had affected her in so many ways.
As soon as the first lectures was over, Sugar left the lecture hall without the knowledge of her friends to where she always go whenever she felt like being alone. It was no other place other than the forestry.
“ I need to go rest my head for awhile. Skipping IT class for today wouldn't affect my grades.”
With this, she headed for the forestry– hovering through the thick woods, straight to her usual spot.
There was this particular umberlla rock in the middle of the forestry, which sugar admired most.
Given the fact that she found peace whenever she goes there, she named it the rock of comfort. Just as she neared it, she settled down to clear her mind from things that were gradually tearing inwardly.
Staring into space as she inhaled the freshness of the forest, she plugged her earpods into her ears– playing out her favorite tracks to match with the serene environment while she entertained herself.
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Miriam who on the other hand, felt her strength gradually leaving her; heard from afar– the sound of someone humming but then, finding the voice to scream became another difficulty.
“ Help– somebody help me, please ~I'm dying.”
she finally managed to say on gathering the last strength left in her. As she struggled to talk she immediately blacked out.
Sugar for a moment thought she heard a scream. Intuitively, she plugged out one of the earpod from her ears as she lurked around– searching for any sign of a person but found none.
Surprising enough, everything seemed calm and quiet just as always. Thinking it was just in her head, she plugged in her earpod again– returning to her initial position but then, the sight of a flower got her attention from afar.
“ Wow, that's pretty.” she grumbled, shrugging to her full length. “They really will add some spec to my room.” she wittily said, heading towards the spot where she had seen the flower.
Just as she neared the pit about to pick the flowers, she spotted something in it.
“ What's in there–” she said, stretching to have a look. On noticing what it was, she instinctively her eyes widened in alarm while she covered her mouth in shock. “How on earth did she end up in there, I have to get help now else she might die” she added in one breath as if her life depended on it.
Without hesitation, she scampered off as fast as her legs could carry her– heading straight to the school's premises. As if in cue, she bumped into Hades who was also on his way to get Gina so they could go home together.
Panting so hard, Sugar held Hades tightly trying to catch on her breath.
” I'm... I'm really sorry but then I need help someone is stacked in a pit at the forestry , please help me get her out of it.”
Without hesitation, Hades rushed off together with Sugar– following the latter boot for boot to where she was talking about. As soon as they got there, he took off his shirt and jumped into the pit and raised up the victim, only to discover it was Miriam– the lady who had been rude to him sometime back.
Being in the state of shock, he wondered what on earth happened to her.
He brought her out of the pit and tried reviving her before taking her to the hospital. He did CPU on her severely before she gained consciousness but could hardly speak. They immediately rushed her to the hospital for her to be attended to.
“ Miss how did she end up in the pit.”
“ I've got no idea of that... just got site of her on my quest for some flowers. I'm equally surprised on seeing there. I've never seen anyone else enter the forestry apart from myself.”
Just then, Hades phone rung~ on picking he noticed it was Gina.
“ Sorry for not picking you up. I'm at St Andrews hospital as we speak – can you come so we go together.”
“ Is everything okay with you?” She asked but then, added on an impulse . “ I'll be there shortly ”.
With this, the call dropped instantly.
Gina spontaneously hurried to the hospital, its just a stone throw from the university.
The doctor in charge walked out of Miriam's ward to meet Hades and Sugar.
“ Excuse me, can I have a word with you both.”
“Sure doc.”
“What actually happened to the lady in there.”
“ Can't really tell doc, we found her in a pit at the school's forestry. She would be the right person to answer that but anyway we've informed the principal he'll be here shortly.”
“ Alright then, I'll be in my office for now”. He stated and they nodded with an okay.
Soon after, Gina rushed into the hospital as if being persuaded. Just when he noticed Hades, she instinctively grabbed onto him which startled him.
“Hey... Its you. You caught be off guard” He said on seeing her
“ It's everything okay with you, what did the doctor say is wrong with you?”
On realizing how nervous she was, he scooped her into a hug to calm her.
“ Calm your nerves, Gina–there's nothing wrong with me~ just brought someone here, huh? I'm perfectly fine.” Her gaze spontaneously returned to his face as she scanned for an assurance and he nodded.
“ Really?, I taught you were hospitalized.. that's why I was worried.” She explained and he smiled.
“ No need to but guess who i brought here– Miriam. We found her in a pit at the school's forestry and we rushed her here.”
As they stood there , the principal walked in together with John and Jane.
“ Where's my daughter– what did you do to her”. Jane barked, landing a slap on his cheeks which left Hades stunned.
“ Jane... Jane take it easy– hold yourself together We don't even know how she ended up here and you are creating a scene already.”
“ Is this what I get from saving your careless daughter out of a pit?” Hades' voice echoed.
With rage, he dashed out of the hospital, leaving Gina and Sugar there. Gina stormed off after him, calling out to him.
“ Hades.. wait for me~ let's go together.” Hearing call from the distance, he paused till she closed up on him.
“ They're all ungrateful–she slapped me after saving her daughter's life. Damn it!!! ”
“ Take it easy... I understand how you feel. Let's just get out of here. Let's talk it out later, okay? ”
He nodded and they both settled in his car which soon veered off onto the streets.
Suger who was surprised with Jane's attitude towards Hades decided to let them know what really transpired.
“ Madam, the guy you slapped had nothing to do with what happened to your daughter. You should have thanked him rather than blaming him for something he knew nothing about. I was the one who saw her in the pit and called for help. Fortunate enough, we crossed roads and I asked for his help which he gladly did.”
Jane instantly felt ashamed of herself.
“ Where's the young man?– I need to apologize to him. I was really worried on hearing Miriam rushed to the hospital. We searched everywhere .”
Just then a nurse approached and asked them to go see the doctor in his office of which they hurried off the to find out their daughter's condition.
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A knock soon invaded the office of which a he asked them in.
“ Come in, the door is not locked.” He said, returning to his monitor. Just then, the door opened, revealing the visitors.
“ Good afternoon, doctor ... we're Miriam's parents. We heard you wanted see us. How's her state?” John asked as he showed them to a seat.
“ She's practically out of danger now. No cause for alarm– thanks to those who brought her in on time. She's responding to treatment and will be discharged tomorrow. This enlightened them.
” Thanks a lot, doctor. My wife and myself appreciate your efforts and kind gesture towards us.”