Love Hate Relationship by Goodness Shadrach (best business books of all time TXT) 📗

Sasha smiled "don't worry mom I'm not tired, I wasn't that busy at the office and besides, I want to be here when he wakes up" she looked at Angelica "you should also go home. Both of you needs the rest, I will be fine. Look, there is a spare bed, I can sleep there."

Vanessa wanted to refuse but Angelica placed her hand on her shoulder and she looked up at her "she is right, you need to rest. You look worn out."

Vanessa heaved a sigh "alright then I will go. But call me once you need anything. I will get a nurse ready in case he needs anything when he wakes up and I will be back tomorrow morning."

"You don't have to worry mom, I will take care of him."

"I know you would" she smiled. The door opened and Joseph, Nicholas and Gary entered, the women looked at them and they sighed "what happened? What did the doctor say?" Vanessa asked when she noticed the look on her husband's face.

"He...he developed a little injury in his spinal cord" Joseph answered.

"What!" The three women shouted.

Nicholas nodded "according to the doctor, he said the X-ray showed that he had sustained an injury there" he let out a long breath.

Vanessa and Sasha looked at the unconscious man on the bed at the same time "what will happen then?" Vanessa asked.

"He said it will affect his movement for a while" Joseph was saying and Sasha and Vanessa shut him a look and he cleared his throat "that's...he will have difficulty in walking for some time. He said it's temporal till he rehabilitate for the wound to heal and that he would start walking again" he rushed to assured them that everything will be fine only for a matter of time.

Vanessa's dried up tears started flowing again "so my son is crippled?" She asked in a whisper while looking at the handsome face of her son, tears was oozing out of her eyes.

Joseph walked up to her and pulled her into his arms "it's only for a short while, two or three months maybe. You don't have to be like this, he will recover" he consoled her.

Sasha walked closer to the man lying on the bed, her eyes welled up too and she slowly caressed his cheek. His forehead was bandaged, showing a little of his black hair that always looks neat and tidy but was ruff now. Her tears fell on his face as she tried her best to hold it, her eyes unconsciously strayed to his legs and her sob became a little louder, so Michael will not stand tall again? He will not stand in his dignified form anymore in the balcony? He might not know it but she always watch him whenever he stood there, admiring his back.

When she moved out of their room, the guest room was adjacent to theirs, so from the balcony, she can still see him when he stood there smoking. Although she hates smokers, she can't help but admit, he use to look so stoic and handsome when he stands in the balcony, a hand his pyjamas pocket and the other holding a cigarette to his mouth. But now? Not anymore but thank heavens is temporal.

Vanessa and Angelica noticed her battle and walked closer to her, both holding her on each shoulder and rubbing her back. Sasha sniffed and got a hold of her emotion, she turned to look at the two women and forced a smile but her tears gave her away for it continued falling "everything is going to be okay" Vanessa cooed.

Angelica could feel her daughter's pain. Even if this marriage was arranged, they have been living together for the past eight months now so it's expected for feelings to have developed. She hugged her sideway and kissed her temple "it's alright darling. It's not like it's going to be permanent right? It's only for a short while. He will walk again, you will see" she smiled to her.

Sasha sniffed while nodding, she smiled "I know, I know. I'm fine" she tried to assure them.

Everybody took in a deep breath and let out slowly while looking at the handsome man on the bed. Even though all his forehead was bandaged and he was unconscious, he still look very handsome and gave off the feeling that he is not a simple man.

The family stayed for some time before finally leaving "don't forget dear, call me if you need anything. I will still arrange for a nurse to help you" Vanessa commented.

"No need ma'am, I will be here to help her" Gary suddenly interjected.

Vanessa looked at him and nodded "that's good. You can call Gary if you need anything. I will come back tomorrow morning" she smiled and waved at her before leaving with Joseph.

"You sure you will be alright?" Angelica asked her worriedly as she cupped her face in her hands.

"I will be fine mom. You go home and rest, it's late already. Don't forget to grab a bite, you didn't eat dinner."

"You too dear, that's reminds me, what are you going to eat?"

"Don't worry ma'am, I can help mistress to get anything she wants. She just have to ask" Gary smiled at them. 

"You heard him, make sure you order for something this night."

"Don't worry, I will. Goodnight mom, goodnight dad."

"Goodnight dear."

"I will come over before I leave for work, you take care of yourself till tomorrow okay?" Nicholas kissed her forehead.