Everyday I interact with people who are sick or about to die. It's gut wrenching but I got used to it. For the last five years of my life, I've lost countless patients and failed multiple souls. I may have saved some bur the latter outweighs the other. I've played chess with death multiple times but he was just damn good. This dump had me closing me more doors than I open. The odds was never against us. Time was a foe, luck was a lazy friend and fate was just waiting around the corner. Some couldn't handle it but some people, like me, just got used to that system.
Some people we treat are old people who are about to die and lived a fulfilling life. While some are children who are yet to reach the peak of their maturity or even grasp the concept of their necklaces. I guess life is that cruel. Being in this place made me realize that it was never fair for everybody. Also, It was pretty gut wrenching to see old couples necklaces dim as the other one passes away. This may be the only place on earth that doesn't give some thought on love.
"All available staff at the west wing emergency room" the speaker suddenly broke the silence inside the waiting lobby. I've been watching rick and morty when the speaker rang. I got up immediately and dashed immediately. Funny things is that I see a purple glow as I ran to the emergency room. However I choose to ignore it. I saw her lying in bed and fighting for her life. "Another Cardiac arrest, she's a regular here, now move your ass and perform a CPR!" Dave exclaimed. I did perform CPR on her and thankfully she survived. It was the talk of the hospital though, as I perform the CPR our necklaces glowed blindingly. It was mostly purple light in the video footage in which Sam , a coworker, took. However, I did not mind it. I was only relieved that she was safe. I had my lunch after that. She was in a private room so I decided to see her after lunch.
I was nervous to see her since my necklace won't stop glowing and it gets hotter every step. So, I tried to cover it with a cloth. I knocked "Come in" said a sweet voice. As I entered the room, I smelled strawberry perfume through my mask. after that, I saw her. A pale skinned long haired woman with round eyes and wide forehead. I couldn't see her appearance before since I was in a stressful situation so I did not got a chance to appreciate her beauty. "Nice necklace, why do you hide it?" she said pointing at the cloth covering the necklace. I stuttered on every word I spoke so I just removed it. As we get near to one another, the room was glowing with purple. She grabbed my necklace and examined it. "It has the same quarter moon design as mine!" she remarked. "Who knew I'd meet my soulmate before I pass away haha" She added. She was really jolly and easy to talk to. she made sculptures out of paper clips and showed me her photography collection in her phone.Good thing I got someone to cover a shift for me, I get to stay with her all day.
Grasping to my strength and throwing away my shame I asked to go out with me. "Of course! who wouldn't want to date their soulmate" I was really happy and jumped, As my celebration goes, my boss, Dr. Carl, called me out the room.
"Listen to me Glenn, I am so so so so happy that you met your soulmate but that doesn't mean the world suddenly got better. The Lakers still suck, there are still dying people everywhere and We still have a president who could not hold on to a single statement. She's going to die in a year or so if we don't get her a heart donor. You see what I'm saying here? So if I were you I'd be busting my chops and start looking for a heart or else you end up alone just like everyone else in this dump" He left even before I could speak anything. I rushed to Maggie as I want to deliver the news first. She didn't seem surprised as she was already told by them long ago. "I guess our date was pretty much canceled huh" I said with a heavy heart. "Cheer up! When I got a new heart, I promise to give it to you" She has a way with her words. I had faith for the first time that she would heal.
Everyday for the last six months we had our little dates by the hospital corridor, by her room, or at the balcony and rooftop. We just did everything a proper couple would do. I met her family and she met mine. She was my world and I was hers, it was the longest six months of my life. Then I got the good news.
"Hey! have you heard? Maggie finally found a donor!" Dave exclaiming across the west wing. I got so excited and jumped at my best friend. . I asked Dave to help me buy a wedding ring and ask Maggie to marry me. I've been alone most of my life and I want to spend my life with someone I love the most. Dave immediately helped me and we agreed to propose just after the surgery.
Maggie got the news and she was crying with joy. We waited two weeks for the transplant and made Maggie physically and mentally prepared. She was so excited to live finally live her life and I was so excited that I can finally propose to her. Then the fateful day came.
She was nervous and so was I. Our necklaces gleamed brighter than usual. She entered the operating room and it officially started. It lasted for almost 8 hours and I haven't eaten anything. By the time it was finished, she was in the I.C.U. and notice how my necklace starts to dim.
3 days passed and still, she was in coma. I didn't lose hope until.
Dave ran to me . "We have to hurry! the heart that Maggie received has been infected with rabies, we need to act now!" Dave as he was grabbing my hand toward the Intensive Care Unit. I broke his grasp and ran toward the I.C.U. As me and Dave got there, Dr. Carl was also just by the door. He handed me the defibrillator "Go on, save her once more." My hands we're shaking but I had to get a hold of my self. Her life is going away so fast as our necklaces started to dim.
"Clear!" No response
"Clear!" Still, none
"Clear!" but nothing it was all for naught.
"Come on!" but her lifeline is now flat, Along with our shattered necklaces.
I kicked the defibrillator and threw everything I could see. I couldn't save her this time. I couldn't help it but cry. I feel anger and remorse at the same time. Dave was comforting me while Dr. Carl remove all the apparatus and tubes on her body.
I kissed her forehead and held her hand for the last time. I took my ring out and put it into her finger. Then I locked myself for a few days after that.
At the final day of her funeral, I went over her grave and put a tulip on it.
I sprinkled the shattered remnants along with my shattered hope with her for the future.
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