Heart of the Past

Amelia POV

As Sophia pulled me away from the ward, Dylan’s words kept resounding on my head.

“I’m just doing what a boss should do nothing more! ”

“Amelia, don’t think about what he said. “Sophia patted me and laid my head on her shoulder.

“You don’t understand Sophia, I love him I do”I cried as I professed my love for Dylan. “But he won’t see it because he thinks that I’m a bad person and I.. I. “I blubbered unable to form words.

“That enough Amelia, he doesn’t deserve your tears. If you don’t stop crying right now I’ll walk in there and punch him”Sophia jokingly threatened Dylan.

“No Sophia, at least he helped with my mum’s bill I’m grateful for that”

“Cry no more baby, let hope that the surgery is successful “Sophia reassured. We both laid on each other’s arms for some minutes without saying anything.

“Oh, there you are you bitch” Anna’s loud voice could make a dead man rose from the grave.

Sophia gently pulled my head from her shoulders and walked to her.

“You’ve got a problem with her? “Sophia asked.

“I’m not here for you whale” she insulted Sophia.

One lesson to learn is to never call a pregnant woman names.

“What did you just call me? “Sophia exclaimed, I try to stop her from attacking anna but Sophia was pissed off. She rushed to Anna and grabbed her hair. “How dare you call me a whale you barbie doll”Sophia exploded and pulled Anna’s hair

“Never call a pregnant woman a whale, didn’t your mother teach you that”

“Sophia, please stop”I tried to pull her from Anna who was already crying. “Sophia please”I shouted her name but she didn’t answer me and luckily for me Larry arrived and separated them.

“Babe stop! “Larry pulled an angry Sophia away from Anna.

“Leave me alone Larry and let me deal with this bitch, you dare call me a whale”Sophia screamed and run to grabbed Anna again but Larry pulled her away.

“Babe calm down to think about the baby, fighting isn’t good for the baby” Larry begged Sophia and pulled her away from the scene.

“You look like a bird that lost its home” I laughed at Anna’s appearance. “And let me tell you lost bird, the next time you call me a bitch I’ll scratch your eyes out “I threatened her and walked away not bothering to see her expression.

I walked down to the cafeteria in search of Larry and Sophia. There I met Sophia crying over a bowl of ice cream.

“Sophia” I called her name and she turned to look at me.

“Amelia, I’m sorry I was angry. she called me a whale”Sophia cried and she swallowed her ice cream while Larry pats her back.

“I should be saying sorry, Larry please take Sophia home she needs rest “.

“Are you chasing me away because I look like a whale? “Sophia said glaring at me?

“No Sophia, why will I call you a whale. You are beautiful just the way you are”

“Right being fat is beautiful,” she said sarcastically.

“You ain’t fat babe you are carrying our baby and it’s a big joy “Larry added and kissed her forehead.

“I’m sorry for my outburst Amelia, I’m just acting weird this day “she cried. I quickly hug her to stop her from saying anything else.

“Take her home Larry, I’ll let you know when my mum is out of surgery “I assured.

Larry nodded and grabbed a tired Sophia out of the hospital. I sighed in relief when they left. I went back to the theatre hallway and before I knew it I had dozed off.

**

A voice woke up from my slumber, I woke up with a groan and rubbed my head.

“Ouch, what time is it?”I asked the person who woke me up.

“11 pm” the person replied.

I opened my eyes and saw the doctor staring back at me.

“Oh doctor it you, what about my mother? Is she fine? “I quickly asked to make sure she is fine.

“The surgery ended an hour ago and it was successful “he blurted out, I jumped at his news and hugged him. When I realized my mistake I cleared my throat and pulled away. “Sorry doctor, I was just overwhelmed “I quickly said to clear the misunderstandings.

“It’s okay I get that a lot”the doctor replied smiling at me.

“Can I see my mother? “I requested because I badly wanted to see her.

“You can’t see her yet but come with me,” He said as he lead me to the ward. “Your mother is a strong woman Amelia and she deserves a great daughter like you, “the doctor said. I smiled at him and watched my mother from the glass that was separating us from the ward. She looked better but some wires were still attached to her body, in curiosity, I decided to ask the doctor why.

“She needs to regain her strength, the surgery was not a simple surgery “he explained to me and I nodded in agreement. “Don’t worry your mother will wake up soon, she is a strong woman” he reassured and walked away. I stared at my mother through the glass and cried because she always wanted to hear again and now it was finally happening.

**

Two days later, my mother finally woke up and I was happy to see her speak again and also hear us with the help of the hearing aid. I didn’t bother to ask about Dylan but I heard from the doctor that he was getting discharged today, I wanted to thank him but I didn’t want his mother’s trouble and fights. Larry and Sophia were supportive, they offered to let us stay in their house because our home was In ruins. Like I’ve heard from the neighbors the house was almost destroyed but the fire extinguishers came and put out the fire, well some of our properties were left unburnt.

“Thank you guys for your love”I thanked Larry and Sophia.

“You shouldn’t be thanking us, Amelia, you should thank Dylan. He did this. “Sophia pointed out and point to the hallways. My eyes met with Dylan’s and he gave me a small smile. I walked to him and invited him to meet my mother.

“Let give them some privacy baby” I could hear Larry said as he pulled Sophia away from the room.

“Hello, Mrs brown”Dylan greeted my mother as he walked in.

“Mrs brown? Call me Luciana son. You must be Dylan I have heard a lot about you. Some were bad and some were good. I must thank you for saving our lives and for paying for the hospital bills. I will forever be in your debt Dylan. “My mother told Dylan and thanked him for everything.

“You don’t owe me anything Luciana, I was just doing my job, “Dylan said. They both talked for few minutes before Dylan said he was leaving. I escorted him out and thanked him for everything.

“I owe you, Dylan, one day I’ll pay the debt, “I told him as I thanked him for everything.

“You owe me nothing Amelia, I’m just doing what a friend should do,” he said and pulled me for a hug. “I’m sorry for whatever Anna did to you and your friend and I’m sorry you had to hear what I said a few days ago. “He apologized.

I nodded in response and pulled away from the hug.

“It’s okay Dylan, I don’t want to come between you and Anna, “I told him to make sure he understands that I was not sulking over what he said. “Take care Dylan and thanks for everything, “I told him and walked back to the ward breathing heavily.

“Hey mum, I’m happy you can hear again, “I told her, she smiled and embraced me. Too many hugs in one day.

“Thank you Amy for being a good daughter,” she said and embraced me again. “Amy always remember this follow your heart and fight for what is yours “. I gave her a weird look cause I didn’t understand a thing she said, she then started singing and for the first time in a long time I cried and the tears were tears of joy. We both sang a fight song by Rachael platten.

I joined my mother in singing and our voices filled the room. Happiness is truly free.