My Personal Taste

Episode 44

. Kelly’s point of view My phone rang..
I checked the caller and it’s Rose.
Really..I smiled.
“Rose’s calling..” I said to Kel.
He winked.
She must be missing me now… it’s been hours.. She must be freaking bored without me..
I giggled and picked up the call.
“Rose..” I called
“Hello is this Kelly on the line?” The reciever
with a deep masculine voice asked.
What the heck!..Who the f–k is this? “Yes.” I answered.
“Please you need to come down to KamCares
Hospital. A lady you should know by the name,
Rose has been rushed to the hospital.”
“Rose!!” I screamed.
“She was hit by a car..” He said. Oh my God..
This can’t be true.. Not Rose.. Not Rose!
Kel looked at me.
“Guy, what’s it?” He asked
“Rose.. had been hit by a car and rushed to Dr.
Ann’s hospital.” I said. I still didn’t believe this s–t.
Im d–n sure this isn’true.
“Oh s–t!” He yelled.
“We gotta go now… Get up man.” He said,
pulling me up.
“I just hope this isn’t true.” I said with the last hope i have.
*** ** Dr. Ann’s point of view I stood with my hands in my coat as i stared at
her..
I couldn’t believe it.
Rose..
She had grown so big and matured.
She was only five years old when i left Nigeria.. This is her.. This is Rose.
Her eyes say it all.
Im so sure this is her.
We had managed to regain her back to
consciousnes.. Dress her wounds, bandage her
head and her badly injured leg. She was changed into johnny (gown worn by
hospital patients) and la!d here on the bed,
recieving a drip.
At first when she was brought down here by two
men..
I was astonished to see her.. I was really stunned to find out that its the same Rose, Roseline’s
daughter that was brought into my hospital to be
treated..
I couldn’t believe it.
But i went on and did my work… and i was happy
when she was revived back to consciousness. She opened her eyes but then she closed them
back immediately.. but before she did,..she
muttered a word,..a name.. Kelly.
I sighed.
I wonder who this kelly is..
How do i tell Roseline that her daughter is in my hospital.
badly injured and recieving treatment.
How do i do this! Just then, the friend of the man who had hit her
walked in.
“We finally found her phone after so much
searching.. I’ve made a call to the first number
on her dial list.. Kelly, and he is on his way
now.” He said. Kelly! who is this?
Roeline’s son is Kelly too.
I know it can’t be him.. Lots of people answer
Kelly.
I sighed..
“It’s okay, What about your friend?” I asked. “He’s outside, feeling very bad for what he
did.. It wasn’t intentional doctor.” He said.
I nodded.
“I believe it wasn’t..” I said.
“Doctor, the way you stare at her… it seems as
if you know here.” He said. “That is the way i look at every of my patients..
When i stare at them, i kinda feel the pains that
they feel.. and when i do, i wanna heal their pains
by every possible means i know i can.” I said.
Even though that isn’t exactly why im staring at
Rose, but i did say a truth. “You are a woman with a heart of gold.” He
said.
I smiled.
Roseline had told me that too and so many other
people.
“Saving people… saving their lifes and helping get their health back is my job and i do my very
best.” I said.
“You are a great doctor.. You just have to
forgive my friend and help us plead to her family
to forgive him as well.” He said.
“I’ll try my best.” I said. “Let’s go.” I said to him and we walked out.. I walked to my office and got down into my chair.
What do i do about this?
I can’t just keep Roseline on the dark about this.
That girl is Rose.. her child, her daughter!
I can’t hide it from her..
The two men confirmed that her name is Rose. They did.. Isn’t it obvious that she is no other
person than Rose.
That is Rose..
I picked up my phone and i dialled Roseline’s
line.
It rang and she picked up immediately.. “Doctor Ann.” She said.
“Roseline there’s a young lady in my hospital.
She was hit by a car and..and i think she’s your
daughter. Rose.. Im sure she’s Rose.” I said.
It was better to let her know..
“Rose..Rose is there in your hospital? Oh my Goodness!!” She screamed.
“Calm down and come to the hospital.” I said.
“God! Im on my way right now!.” She said.
I felt the happiness and anxiety in the way she
spoke.
I dropped the call and sighed.. I don’t know if im doing the right thing..
But she needs to see her child..
I just hope this goes well..
..Soon after, I saw the door flung open.
Kelly walked in with a fat guy..
Kelly! I remembered the name Rose had muttered.
Then the Kelly the man had told me he called to
inform him about Rose accident.
“Kelly?” I called.
He rushed to me, “Please Doctor, tell me Rose is
okay.” He said. Oh my God! they know each other!
“What?” I gasped.
“Just tell me she is breathing right now. I can’t
live without her..” He said.
My God!
“Kelly you know her?” I asked, dumbfounded. He nodded. “Please take me to her, i need to
see her.” She said
I swallowed,
“She.. she’s okay. She lost conscious due to
fear but she’s badly injured on her right leg and
on her head.. She’ve regained consciousness now but she’s in a deep sleep.. That would take
hours for her to wake up.” I said.
“S–t! and who’s that motherfu-Cker.. that b—h
that hit her..” He yelled.
“Calm down Man..” His friend said to him.
“Rose why did you f—–g go out of the house! and the d–n car had to hit you..God! i need to
strangle that b—h.. Where the hell is he!” He
wanted to storm out but his friend held him.
“You need to calm down man..” He said.
“Kelly, please don’t blame the young man
who hit her.. According to him, Rose was at fault. She wasn’t concentrating and wasn’t quick at
crossing the road and so he…” He cut me short.
“That’s a f—–g lie!” He yelled.
“Hey man! Cool down.” His friend said.
He pulled his front hair back, with his other hand
akimbo in frustration. There must be a strong close connection or
relationship between them.
I wondered what it is really.
“Take me to Rose please.” He said to me.. It
was a plea.
I inhaled. “Fine. I will.. but please you shouldn’t try to
make a noise in there okay.” I said.
He nodded.
I got up and we walked out to room 104, where
Rose is.

• Back to Kelly’s point of view We walked into room 104..and i saw her.
  Rose.
  She was still on the bed, her head bandaged, her
  right leg too. She had cuts on her hands.
  Her eyes were closed.
  My heart split..My pulse stopped. I walked to her.
  “Rose..” I called.. maybe she’do open her
  eyes but I waited and she didn’t.
  She was still.
  I blinked my eyes as a tear dropped from my
  eye. I couldn’t believe that another person i’ve
  ever loved so much is in a hospital bed, still, but i
  was happy she was breathing.
  “Is she ever gonna wake up?” I asked as i
  looked up at dr. Ann with tears in my eyes.
  “She will.” She said in an assuring manner. “I really love her..” I said and turned back to
  Rose.
  “I really love you Rose. Please don’t do this to
  me.. You have to wake up.” I said like a
  whisper.
  This was how Kate had layed there in the coma.., Still, not moving, not talking…Untill her dying day.
  I can’t bear it if Rose leaves me as well.
  I can’t bear the pains.
  I would be imcomplete without her.
  I would kill myself!
  “I wish.. I wish i could strangle the b—h that did this to you..” I said.
  to her.
  I know she can hear me.
  “Kelly calm down.” Dr. Ann said.
  “But why did you go out? Tell me.. You were
  trying to leave right?.. To leave me.. After i pleaded for you not to leave me! i can’t bear it if
  you do and you did! I need you to wake up and
  talk to me Rose.” I said, reaching for her hand.
  Dr Ann came forward.“Kelly it’s okay, let’s
  go. Waking her up without her being the one to
  wake up by herself might cause a great damage in her brain memory.” She said and pulled me
  along.
  Tears fell off my eyes.
  She pulled me out. As we walked into the hospital hall, I saw my
  mom rush in.. She rushed in?
  Why?
  She saw me and shivered.
  Then Dr. Ann and Kel saw her too.
  “Ke..Kelly what are you doing here?” She asked.
  Really?
  I gave her a suspicious look.
  “Rose had been hit by a car…The motherfu-Cker
  who hit her don’t wanna show up!” I said.
  “Rose?” She asked with widened eyes. “Yes Rose.. my house..my housemaid.” I said.
  Don’t she know her name?
  I saw her gasp instantly and looked at Dr. Ann.
  Why’s she shocked?
  Is it that Rose was hit by a car or she is shocked
  by the name? Dr. Ann looked at her too..Then she cleared her
  throat.
  “Mrs Roseline, please come with me to my
  office. Kelly please stay behind.” Dr. Ann said.
  Oh seriously?
  That’s won’t f—–g work! “Nop, i won’t. Im coming along.” I said.. and
  walked ahead of them.
  “Man i’ll be back.” I said to Kel.
  He just shrugged… but stared at me.
  They all stared at me.
  “Let’s keep going.” I said. “Kelly your mom and I hav…” I cut her short,
  “Dr. Ann, i need to know why my mon suddenly
  rushed in here and i must!” I said.
  My mom face fell…Dr. Ann’s stayed
  speechless…
  But then, my mom walked on and Dr. Ann followed.
  We walked into her office.