#THE_BLIND_GIRL
©Sir Zach
EPISODE 19
*RIA APARTMENT*
*IAN POV*
“Mommy!Mommy!” The kids ran down the stairs to meet Ria. A smile formed on her lips immediately as she open her arms wide to accommodate them. We were stuck in traffic for hours that I’d thought we won’t make it back home. A fully loaded truck broke down on the highway so it had taken them hours to moved it.
“How are you doing?” Ria asked
“Fine mom” they chorused
“What took you so long mom?” Phoenix asked
“We got stuck in the traffic”
Mrs Elise joined us
“Welcome back” I nodded at her
“I’ll go ahead now” I said
“Thanks for today Mr Ian” Mrs Elise said but I only responded with a smile. Ria turned away from the kids and faced me
“Thank You”
“You’re welcome”
“Mom, Mrs Elise promised to attend our PTA meeting” Phoebe said.
“Yes and that was why we came home early..we closed by 1:00 cause meeting starts by 2:30” I looked at my watch the time was 2:00
“Okay..let’s go in and talk about what happened at school today”
“Yes!” Phoenix screamed as they led Ria back to the house. A little voice whispered at the back of my mind as I watched her with the Kids “she will make a good mother”. A smile formed on my lips as I watched her walk away. Mrs Elise cleared her throat..I totally forgot she was still here.
” I will take my leave now” I walked to my car and waved at Mrs Elise before entering the car. What had Ria done to me? That I can’t stop thinking about her..what’s this feeling?.
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*AINSLEY HOSPITAL THE NEXT DAY*
PRIVATE WARD
*RIA POV*
“I already sent the test result to the stem cell centre.. And so Miss Ria I’m glad to inform you that you can get the surgery done in China” Doctor Alisa said to us as she walked into the private ward
“Thank You Doctor” I replied with a smile
“So Doctor when can we leave?”
“Whenever you are ready Sir.. I only have to prepare a transfer note which you will present at the centre”
“Can we leave tomorrow if the flight is ready?” Ian asked and a frown formed on my face quickly
“Yes..if you’re prepared to leave”
“No..no I don’t think tomorrow is a better option Mr Ian” I said loudly
“Why Ria?”
“I want to spend some time with my kids before leaving”
“Okay..what about the day after tomorrow?… You can spend the whole day with them tomorrow then I will come and pick you up the next day”
“That’s better” I replied in a low tone
“Okay..so doctor can we leave now?”
“Yes..she’s good to go”
“Thank you doctor Alisa”
“You’re welcome”
“Take care Miss Ria”
I nodded and heard the door closed
“Are you sure you are okay with the day I fixed?..we can move it till next week so you can spend more time with the kids since we will be gone for weeks”
“It fine by me..but what do you mean by we?”
“We…means that I’m going to China”
“With me?”
“Yes”
“Why?”
“I want to be there with you”
“You don’t have to go with me..Mrs Elise can go -”
“I don’t think she’s a better option this time..who will look after the kids if Mrs Elise is with you”
Oh yeah! That’s true..I totally forgot the kids will need someone to take care of them
“So if you’re coming along…what about your business?”
“I will run it while in China”
“And will that be convenient for you?”
“More than Convenient Ria”
“Why..why don’t you just help me hire a care worker that will go with me…I will pay for her service” I don’t want him to leave his work and just go with me to China. It doesn’t sound good to me. I felt more pressure on the bed and I knew Ian was close
“You don’t need a care worker Ria..I am enough to be your care worker. And you can actually pay me the same amount you wanna pay a care worker… If you aren’t comfortable with me caring for Free. I will accept the pay” I didn’t respond..why? Because I don’t know what to say to him!
Is he saying this now? Who is this Guy?! Why won’t he just give up and leave? And why on earth does he want to neglect his duties at work and go with me to China? I find that strange! Really Strange! I know my words won’t stop him from changing his mind.
“So what do we do about our flight?” I asked changing the topic
“I will prepare a private Jet that will take us to China”
“You..have a private Jet?”
“Yes”
“Okay..”
“You have a renewed passport?”
“Yes..so what about the Visas?”
“I will prepare the necessary things. I’ll make some important calls to avoid any delay”
“Okay”
“So what do I have to do?”
“Just prepare for the trip”
“Okay Mr Ian”
“I told you that I’m fine with just Ian”
“O..okay..can we leave now?”
“Yes”
I hopped out of bed while Ian helped me with my walk stick
“I will hold your purse and phone too”
“No..you don’t have to..I can -”
“Of course I want to” he replied and I didn’t argue with him. I just let him hold it for me
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*IAN POV*
I pulled up in front of Ria house. Then again she was already out of the car before I came to her side to open the door.
“You should have waited -”
“It my sight that’s affected not my hands”
“Okay”
“Thanks for today”
“You’re welcome”
And she nodded
“Bye” she was almost walking away but I stopped her. I latched my hand on her arm and immediately a chill went through me and now I was standing like an idiot. Ria froze in her spot and moved her eyes down to where my hand was still pressed against her arm.
“Sorry” I withdrew quickly
“Is Mrs Elise home?”
“No..she went to see an old friend of hers”
“So..you will be in alone?”
“Yes”
“Will you be fine alone?”
“Yes..I’ll just pack my stuffs”
Can she actually do that? Like selecting and packing clothes Into a box..well I shouldn’t doubt her since she can use the machine. But I don’t feel too comfortable leaving her alone.
“Okay” I said
My phone beeped in my pocket. I brought it out and saw “My mom” as the caller ID
“I’ll go ahead now”
“Okay” she nodded
“See you on Friday”
“Yeah” I walked around my car and entered. I pressed the horn and she waved like she could see me. Sting of tears formed at the corners of my eyes immediately but I blinked it. Soon Ria! I said to myself. Soon! Ria will see! She will see the world! And I will be there.. I will be by her side to show her the world. May God help me..
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