JUST ONE MORE WISH - CHAPTER 1
🌹 Gianna 🌹
The bell rang signalling the end of the period.
I walked out of the theatre room feeling lightheaded but I didn’t pay close attention to it.
“Hey Bia” I called out to my best friend, shouting to be heard in the crowded hall.
She turned back towards me, a smile on her face.
Suddenly her smile froze.
“What’s it?” I wanted to ask but before the words could leave my mouth, I saw the floor closing in me. Now I know why she looked scared.
“Gigi!!!!” She screamed, her voice accompanying me to the dreamless sleep.
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I woke up to the beeping sound on my left.
“Where am I?” I wonder and closed my eyes briefly to clear the fog in my brain.
Judging from the needle in my hand and the wires on my body, I could only be in the hospital.
“She has only two months to live” I heard the doctor say.
” No no,it can’t be. My baby is just twenty years old and she has a full life ahead of her” tears was gathering at mum’s eyes
I wish I could reach out and comfort her. I’ve brought way too much trouble and restless night for her ever since I was diagnosed with myxoma. The cancer is at its last stage now and there’s no treatment for it.
“I’m sorry ma’am, there’s nothing we can do. If she stays away from strenuous activities, it might expand her life span by just few days.” The Doctor said to my mother.
“No, you can’t tell me she only has two months to live Doctor, you have to do something, I don’t care what. ” Mom’s voice wobbled, her eyes watering. She looked lost and frightened, I’ve never seen mom look that way before.
“I’m sorry” the doctor said once again and left my room, leaving me and my family alone in silence.
“Well??” I arched a brow when the silence was too heavy and unbearable for me.
They glanced around solemnly, refusing to meet my eye.
“C’mon guys, at least I get to know when I’m dying. I just have to make the best of it”
” Yes you’re right” mum straightened up and cleaned her tears. ” We’ll make the best of it”
“Cool then, I can finally get a tattoo”
There was a sharp intake of breath from my younger sister and she looked at me incredulously
“What??” I asked her
“The only best we are making out of this situation is you getting enough rest young lady, watch movies, go shopping, probably buy you dream car anything apart from that is nil” mum glared at me.
You can say I come from a Christian home and getting a tattoo is a taboo.
“I’m twenty for goodness sake mum, I’m a adult” I cried
Seeing I wasn’t going to get a response from her, I turned to my dad. “Dad??”
I know I must look really beautiful since he came over and held my hand in his “Obey your mum darling, please” he pleaded.
I could see the bags under his face due to lack of sleep.
Everything had been going fine until five years ago when I was diagnosed with cancer of the heart.
My once happy family became a troubled one and my mum became more strict with rules and regulations.
“Okay Dad” I smiled to put him at ease.
“Thanks Gigi” he kissed my forehead and walked out followed my the rest of my family.
Immediately they went out, I stood up quickly with agility and locked the door before going to my closet and bringing out a travel bag.
I packed everything I need including my life savings and credit card then hid it under the bed.
Either way I’m going to make my wishes come through with or without their permission.
In the night,
I rolled the duvet off my body in a overly jolly mood and arranged my room nicely.
Everyone must be deep asleep now.
I pulled out the travel bag underneath the bed and open the windows, preparing to sneak out.
I took one final look at my bedroom, this would probably be the last time I’ll see it.
I put a leg over the window sill and was about lifting my second leg when I heard my name.
“Ginn??” The voice called out.
I stilled, her leg still hanging and my heart thumping fast in my chest.
“You’re not planning to run away are you?” I could feel the anger and hurt lacing through the voice.
Oh $h|t!!!
Why did I forget to lock the d@mn door??
Well since I’m already caught in the act, there’s only one thing to do.
I took a deep breath, calming my racing heart a bit and jumped.
“Omg Ginn?” The voice called out.
I stood quickly and dust my body.
“I love you too sis, just give me your blessings” I inclined my head at her and held my breath.
She turned her face away for a few seconds and turned back to me.
“Don’t die earlier” she wagged her finger “and be careful out there. I’ll cover up for you”
“Thank you” I smiled gratefully.
” Go go go, someone is coming” her eyes shone excitedly
I nod at her once and took off into the dark night to begin my journey.
Tbc……….🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️
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