Story of Nikki Lindsey

CHAPTER 21: MAYBE HER MOTHER WILL BE HAPPY

Staring at her plates, the dishes look tasty. Something she could only find in an expensive restaurant. She bit the dishes slightly, and as expected, its taste was superb. It entices her appetite to empty the plates and even the fruit slices on a separate plate. 

Nikki examines the pill closely and wonders if it is just iron vitamins or something other than for her health. It looks suspicious, but surely this won't harm her. She takes all the pills after one another.

Once again, her gaze wandered to the entire room, and it really showed the luxury to whoever was staying there, which she could not afford to pay. Feeling too comfortable while she had no news of the status of the surgery, Nikki felt guilty.

She wanted to be at her mama's side. But nothing she could do to help her but the hands of the surgeons.

Clasping both of her hands, she prayed. It is the best she can do for her mother. 

"Miss? Oh, I'm sorry if I was loud."

Nikki opened her eyes and glanced at the nurse she thinks is assigned to her.

"It's okay, come in," she said.

She smiled at her, then read her nameplate, "Jasmine" is what it says.

"Here's your phone, Miss." the nurse handed her the phone, quickly stepped back and stood straight on the side.

"Thank you... um, Jasmine. Can I ask you something?"

"Yes, Miss?"

"Do you know when they began the surgery? I mean, my mother's surgery."

"Oh, erm... what I heard from the other nurses, Doctor Ben began the surgery by eleven in the morning. The doctors had an immediate discussion before the procedure as it was risky surgery on the head. Said, there are changes from the first plan of how they will perform the surgery."

"I see. So, it will take a while."

"Yes, Miss. Do you need anything?"

"Ah, well... My phone looks dead." Nikki has been trying to turn on her phone, but it shows it is out of battery.

"Then, I will get your phone connector?"

"No, no. Don't mind about it. You've been doing errands for me." She actually felt shy about it.

"It's okay, Miss. They assigned me to watch after you. Well... We have the same phone but different colors, so I will let you borrow mine."

"Oh, thanks!"

Not that long, the nurse came back with the phone charger in her hand. Nikki quickly connected her phone and patiently waited for several minutes before she turned it on.

After turning it on, countless messages arrive, both from her Instagram and SMS.

She also texted Maria and informed her condition. She was certain; she was way more worried right now.

"Nikki, it scared me when I saw you lost consciousness. How are you feeling now?"

"I am fine, Aunt Mary. It surprised me. I woke up in a strange room, but I want to thank Doctor Ben for caring for us."

"That's right. He is really a wonderful friend of yours, Nikki. I was told that you needed rest, so you must follow what the doctor advised. Your mother would worry once she learns that you are unwell, so take care of yourself. Okay?"

"Yes, Aunt Mary. Can I have my clothes? I will ask the nurse to get them, the one that got my phone a while ago." 

"Okay, Nikki. I will prepare them."

She thanked the wonderful woman who was always there for her and her mother.

Nikki returned to lie down on the bed. She still felt dizzy. It looks like this results from a lack of sleep and late meals or none at all sometimes. 

She works during the day, and then she has fewer nights of sleep during nights. Not to mention the stress she got from finding a blood donor and thinking about how to pay for her mother's medication.

Remembering the blood donor, Nikki suddenly rose from the bed and was dazed by a sudden movement. She then stays lying down. 

She scrolls through her messages and finds one text from the mysterious guy.

"I already give my blood. Now, you must take care of your body from now on. I will contact you for further discussion of our settings."

Her jaw dropped reading this message. For her, it didn't sound pleasant for somebody else to point at her body. First, that woman Erika, now this man. But maybe, from then on, she's not totally the owner of her body to exchange for her mother's life.

Nikki closed her eyes and shed tears. So, she was at the point of no return.

And all she has to do now is to pay him back. Soon, things must happen.

Tears filled her eyes while she fell to sleep. She wasn't sure if it was just a dream that someone was drying her tears.

"Papa..." she felt a warm hand brushing her eyes and grabbed it.

Holding on to this hand brought her to a beautiful dream.

There are light movements she could notice inside the room. Nikki opened her eyes and saw Jasmine putting a flower base of beautiful tulips on the bedside table.

"Jasmine?"

"Miss! Did I wake you up?"

"Ah, no... Don't worry; you did not. What time is it now?" she looked outside the window, and it was dark already.

"Almost seven in the evening. I'll request your dinner now that you are awake."

"Oh, okay. Thank you. Are they finish the surgery?"

"I don't have any news, Miss."

"I see... Thank you."

Jasmine bows and then leave the room. She then remembers her phone was still plugged into the socket. But now, it is placed on the bedside table. Probably, it was Jasmine who took it away.

She scans her new messages; there is one message from that guy.

"You have an appointment tomorrow with Dr. Yonah for your general check-up."

Doctor Yonah, the obstetrician. The general check-up he mentions means it will determine if she can bear a child, right? And if she is healthy enough?

Maybe the reason she was treated well is for this purpose. She was now like a test subject to this wealthy person. Anger surged in her chest, but she will hold on to this for her mother's life. 

Maybe it is not so bad after all. 

Since her mother wants her to marry soon, having a child would be an exemption. Perhaps it will make her happy to have a cute one running around their house. 

She used to cuddle her neighbor's children because she had no siblings. She was pinching their cheeks and biting their chubby face. Nikki began to imagine a tiny human being in her arms. It was like a dream now.

The guy said they would talk further soon. She wants a few clarifications from him. What will happen after she gets pregnant and gives birth?

She wants to raise the child by herself if they plan to take them away after giving birth. She will raise her child with love like her parents raised her.