Half life

What Did You Do To Her?

"Dad, what have you done to her?!!" I screamed in fright as I rushed towards Perrie now lying helplessly on the cold floor

"Aunt Mena come and help me out!" I yelled, shaking Perrie now unconscious on the floor vigorously while Dad stared blankly at her with his mouth wild agap in shock as Aunt Mena ran towards us

"Dad aren't you going to do something? Please do something!" I nervously said in a hoarse voice and after seemed like a light year has passed, Dad dashed towards the stairs and ran to his room then remerged with a car key in his hands and then swiftly lifted Perrie up in a bridal style.

"I will have to take her to the hospital I'll be back soon" Dad yelled as he got the door then jolted out of the house with Perrie in his hands while Aunt Mena and I still stood rooted to one spot, open mouthed in shock.

" Let me come with you Dad!" I yelled running after him as he approached the car

"No you can't come with me this time Amanda" Dad half yelled as he carefully placed Perrie on the backseat then ran to the driver's seat

then made to ignite the car engine but stopped as he stepped out of the car and ran inside.

And peering at the door to see if he was now gone, I opened the backseat and quietly crept inside and sat on the floorboard.When he came out of the house, he hurriedly got into the car and started it without much ado then hitted for the road at top speed.

On our way to the hospital, Dad kept hitting his head and soliloquizing like a lunatic in a trance.

When we got to the hospital, Dad pulled up few yards away from the entrance and still oblivious I was in the car, he got down and carried Perrie into his hands and ran towards the Paramedics team tactically standing at the entrance without locking the car so I waited for a few seconds and ensured that they have all gone inside the hospital before I stepped out and walked towards the hospital gate.

I just don't know how Dad is going to feel when he finally gets to know that I followed him to the hospital. Probably he would be mad at me for a few minutes then forgive me then drive me home.

I just hope Perrie gets well real quick.

I just can't decipher what really happened back there at home.

Could it be that Dad out of rage charged at her then slapped

her? It still doesn't make sense at all to me. And then she said that she was going be having a baby for Dad. Wow I can't wait to have a baby brother no baby brothers are so stubborn. I don't want one at all. I wish it would be a girl. I want a sister to play and dance with… Jeez Amanda stop it! You're in the hospital!! I said to myself as I kept gawking at the entrance of the hospital then suddenly, Dad came out looking all calm relaxed as he walked to the car and opened it and after sometime he closed it then headed back for the hospital while I took cover beside an ambulance the moment I saw him.

"Damn you were almost caught. Thank your stars you were lucky once again" I muttered underneath my breath as I grasped for air, coming out of my hideout.

"Hey you little girl what are you doing over there?" A boisterous voice bellowed from behind

"Oh sir. " I stuttered scratching my hair as I turned to face a pot bellied man obviously in his late forties and donned in a pair of black sweatpants and a leather jacket.

" Hey young woman spare me all of that pretence and answer my question" The man said in a serious register

" Good day Sir. I'm actually waiting for my Dad. Over there is our car. He went to get something from inside and will be back soon" I explained softly smiling and flashing him my set of white teeth as I pointed towards our car parked few yards away from the entrance

"Oh you mean Sir Edwards? He is the owner of that car. Come and sit down here while you wait for him. I just saw him walk into the hospital about a minute ago. He is so a gentle and good man. Are you truly his daughter?" The man asked as we both walked over to a little covered terrace

"Yes sir" I replied with a nervous smile as I trudged from behind.

I wish I could have told him something else earlier if only I knew he was going to make me sit directly opposite the hospital. Now look at what telling him that I was Dad's kid has caused. I pray Dad doesn't get to see me here.

"Wow that's lovely. Never knew he had a pretty kid as this. He is such a kind man." The man added with a grin

"Really?" I gabbled

"Yeah. Whenever he comes over he gives me some tip before he leaves. He is very kind and friendly" The man added

"So won't you tell me your name beautiful kid?" The man asked with peering eyes

"My name is Amanda sir" I said as my cheeks twitched with charming smiles

"Wow. That's such a great name" The man remarked looking away

"Really?. Thank you so much sir" I said with a tone full of gratitude

"You are already welcome dear. You know your name reminds me of my beautiful daughter. Her name was Bella she was such a lovely kid as you are too but she died many years ago. She died right after sustaining a deep cut on her neck and when we rushed her down to the hospital, she died shortly after because she lost a lot of blood and we couldn't get enough money to buy her five pints of blood from the blood bank" The man said after heaving a long sigh.

"Oh so sad. I'm sorry about that sir" I said apologetically

"Oh no you don't have to be ok?. I'm fine.

Even though she was long dead and gone I still hear her voice and see her bubble about with laughter. She was such a lovely and jovial soul. I just wish I could have done more than that perhaps she do be alive and healthy today oh poor kid" He said subtly

" No Sir. You did your best and she is definitely proud of you wherever she is" I said convincingly

" Are you sure or you think so?" He asked like a toddler sitting beside his mother

"I know so sir. And I think all you should do is to believe me and just have some faith" I said reassuringly

"Oh my dear. You sound so much like her. You're such a smart and sweet kid" The man said with a smile while I kept shut and blushed

"Thank you sir" I muttered with a smile after finding my voice

"You're most welcomed dear" The Man said

" How old are you?" He asked further with a shrug

" I'm eight years…old"I said casually

"Wow. Great though Bella was two years over your age before she died" The man said stealthily and bowedd low

"Hey Amanda what are you doing here?" A voice waffled into my ears from beside then I looked up only to have seen Doctor Henry walking gracefully towards our direction

"Oh sir.. You mean this little kid here?" He asked but got no response from Doctor Henry

"Well sir I found her standing over there and when I asked her what she was doing over there she said she was waiting for her Dad who just went to get something from inside so I told her to come and sit here until her Dad returns and stop standing in the sun" The man said defensively looking sideways at intervals

"Oh really?" Doctor Henry asked peering at the man when he got closer

"Yes sir and you can ask her herself as well" The man replied stealthily

"It's ok Matê. I'm not saying you are lying or something. I perfectly believe all what you have said. I've known you now for like ages and you are a very honest man so what will make you tell lies right now. I was just surprised to have seen her here and so became a little bit curious" Doctor Henry said stealthily with a grin

"Common did you hear that Amanda? He said I'm honest. Isn't lovely?" The man asked all jolly with excitement

"I heard him right. You're indeed a nice and honest man Pa Matê" I replied with a smile

"Oh no, goodness me! She called me Pa! She wants to make me tear up already" He half yelled with joy.

" Thank you so much my child for calling me Pa!" He said with a tone full of gratitude

"No you don't have to thank me Pa Matê because we ought to show our elderly ones some respect isn't?" I said while Doctor Henry looked on quietly

" Yes you are very right my dear. I have never seen a girl as smart as you are lately and I'm sure your Daddy will be so proud to have you as his daughter" Pa Matê praised while I blushed

"Alright. Amanda you will have to come with me to the hospital to meet your Dad. So that he can at least calm down when he sees you" Doctor Henry blurted out keeping a straight face while Pa Matê walked out of the terrace

"My Dad? What happened to him is he ok?" I asked bombarding him with a lot of questions that could fly out of my mouth that moment

"Calm down Amanda. Firstly, nothing is wrong with him. Ok? He is perfectly fine. Secondly, I just need someone to make him calm down and I think you can help me do that. Won't you?" Doctor Henry asked with a smile

" Sure I'll. Let's go there already. I'm set sir" I said quickly

"Alright then let's get going" Doctor Henry said

"I just really hope nothing is wrong in there. Because I don't want to lose Dad for any reason. Not just yet

I don't know what I would do without him. He is the only family I have now left." I thought to myself as we both walked into the hospital in silence.