Episode 4: Comfort.

Sheena Jones is also my friend, she is 25 years old just like me. She is working in a company also as a Manager. We met when I applied for the company where she is working now. We just met there, but we became friends eventually even though I got rejected by the company.

I don't want to go with Marlon, but he keeps telling me and begging me to go with him. We went to the hospital where Sheena's brother is working, he examined me and the result is still the same.

Marlon cried So am I. I felt like the world was upside down. Sheena came and hugged me while crying. Though I am sick, I felt so grateful to have real friends like them. After some time. Everyone calmed down, and we sat down at the hospital Lobby.

We will find a good doctor for you. Sheena said.

I don't have money. I said.

I have so let me support you. Sheena said.

Guys you don't have to. I said.

I will work hard to support you also. Marlon said.

Guys no being with me is enough. I said and touched their hands.

Dr Montero is a great doctor, Let him treat you. Sheena said.

I just looked at her and smiled.

And also we need to tell your parents. Sheena said.

No! Please no. I said.

Your parents deserve to know the truth. Sheena said.

I am not ready. I said.

But? Sheena said.

Please I don't want them to feel a burden again. They are happy about my sister passing the board exam And I don't want them to feel sad again. I can't imagine seeing them heartbroken. I said while looking at her.

Okay But you need to tell them. Promise me you, You will tell them. They deserve to know the truth. Sheena said.

Okay promised. I will tell them. I said and she hugged me.

Klein!! Someone shouted my name and caught my attention. I saw Sir Alfonso running towards me. Then when he reached me. He hugged me tightly.

You can overcome this. He whispered And I know that he is comforting me.

Marlon and I went back to our boarding house and I sat on my chair silently. I can feel that Marlon is staring at me and I know that he wants to ask me something.

Marlon, Why are you looking at me? Stop staring at me, I'm all right. I said.

Are you sure? Marlon asked.

Yes. I said and looked at him with a smile. He smiled back and went to the kitchen.

Do you want milk? He asked.

No, I'm ok. I said and stood up. I walk towards my cabinet and get the box where I put the money I'm saving not only that, but I sat on the bed and opened the box.

Do you want to eat, I'll cook. Ah.. Actually no I will order after all I have a habit of burning foods. He said and picked up his cellphone.

Maybe I'm really at fault, I always make you eat my bad cooking. Maybe you get it from my burned food. He said.

Marlon don't think it that way, you are so kind to let me share your food. I said.

But what if, you really get it from my.. He said but I interrupted him.

Marlon, no. I'm sick,, but you don't have anything to do with it. And I'm ok I can still work. I said.

No, you should stop working. He said.

Then where will I get the money for my medication? I asked.

I will give you money. He said and I just laughed a little.

I'm not joking. He said.

Are you my boyfriend? I joked.

No, I'm not. You are not my type , but I'm your best friend. He said.

You don't have to. I handle things on my own. I said and rummaged the box.

I opened the wallet where I put my money. I computed all the money I save, and Furthermore, I get a piece of paper. I list down all the things I'll be needing for my medication. Likewise, I know that the money I have now won't be enough for my medication. Furthermore, I exhale a heavy breath and look at the money I had on my hand. Suddenly there is a knock on our door.

Oh. I think that's the delivery guy. Marlon said and walked towards the door to open it. He pays the delivery guy and prefers the food on the table.

Let's eat. He said and gestured for me to come and sit on the chair. I tried to complain about him treating me like a child, but he just persuaded me to listen to him and I just did what he said.

The night came, and we lay on the bed together. I don't want to cry but sadness came to me and I cried secretly, I'm sniping and trying to hold back my tears. I know that Marlon is observing me and I know that he knows that I'm crying,, but he decided to keep quiet, but he suddenly stood up, and I pretended that I was asleep. He lay down beside me and hugged me. I cried again but kept hiding it. I am still young, and I haven't fulfilled my promise to my parents yet. I'm scared. I don't want to die. God, please. Help me. I cried the whole night and I just fell asleep unknowingly.

To be continued. 🥰

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