Chapter 31
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"Surgery?" I asked with a frown. Why would she need surgery?
"Since she arrived a little earlier than expected her lungs weren't developed properly and so she's having some problems breathing on her own. We have our best pediatric and cardiac surgeons working on her." her face showed as much sympathy as she could, but I didn't help me. I started crying. The doctor and nurse gave us a look then excused themselves from the room.
"Hey, hey." Valdo took over me and rest his hands on my shoulder, "The doctors are doing the best they can. You need to stay strong. For her and yourself. She'll be fine."
I opened my tear-filled eyes and looked at him. "Did you see her?"
He nods, "Just a glimpse and she's as beautiful as her mommy, strong too. She'll pull through. My parents are praying for her down the hall, right now."
"They're here?"
He smiled, "Of course. You're the daughter they never had, and they love you and the baby very much."
I nodded and wiped the tears from my eyes but more came. If you told me I'd be here a few weeks ago, I'd laugh but looking at Valdo. I knew this is 100% real. I have persons in my life that cares about my welfare and that of my child.
"Zuria Giovanni is also here."
I've only met her once, and it was my visit to DFSM. She was very friendly to me, told me to ask her if I ever wanted anything. We didn't talk for long either because she had to leave, but our brief conversation was enough for me to know she is a good woman. Her actions of coming here at this time showed exactly how great of a woman she is.
"That's so sweet of her."
Valdo nod, "Yes, it is. She's been through a lot, just like you. Different circumstances but she can relate. The other girl's circumstances didn't allow them to come, but they sent well wishes."
I nod. After what happened to me six months ago, I stopped believing in humanity, stop believing that people care, but after meeting Valdo, his mom, stepdad and the ladies at the centre, my view changed. There are persons in the world who still care, who still have a heart, even if it's a little piece.
These six months have also taught me to hope. Hope for the future. Hope for the best.
That is why I'll stop crying and start praying that little girl makes it out of that Operation room alive and that she continues living for at least a hundred more years.
Valdo looked at me and said, "My mother came from a very religious household. She had to pray at least five times a day, and she was used to it. She loves God very much, and when I was growing up, she tried to instil her love for God in me. I love God, as well. I don't pray every day, and I'm not a saint, but I pray sometimes. Especially times like these." he paused and looked in my eyes, "I don't know what your religious beliefs are or if you have any, but it's good to pray. It helps." he took a seat in the chair beside my bed, "I'd like us to pray together. Pray that she pulls through. Pray that you'll have her in your arms to kiss and to hold. What do you say?"
I looked in his blue eyes and smile, "Let's pray."
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"Have you named her yet?" I turn to look at Nurse Viola and smile then look back at my tiny baby that laid in the incubator.
"No, I haven't. I'm trying to come with names. The other moms have been trying to help me, as well." I've become friends with other mothers with premature babies, they're all nice, and they understand what I'm going through. Premature babies are at risk all the time, and so we're always worrying.
Nurse Viola chuckled, "That's sweet of them, let me guess Crystal wants you to name her Crystal?"
I laughed, "Not really; she wants me to name her Diamond."
Nurse Viola laughed, "She's such a trouble maker." Crystal has been in the hospital for a month with her son, Christopher. He was born premature and has done over ten surgeries so far, but he's so strong and so his mother and father. Crystal stays at the hospital with him, and her husband visits them every day.
"Are you talking about me?" I turned in the direction of the voice and smile.
Zuria wrapped her hands around me and pulled me in a hug, "How are you?"
"I'm okay. Staying strong." I said with honesty. I am okay; I don't feel depressed because I have the support of so many wonderful people.
"Great, because I have good news," she said excitedly.
I smiled, "Really, what type of news?"
"So one of my neighbours is moving out, so I got you the apartment," I said with a big grin, but the only expression on my face was shocked, "I thought since the baby is here, you'd want to have your own little apartment but based on your expression I'm guessing you don't want to move."
I scratched my head, then smile, "Thank you so much. Probably one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me."
"But?" she said with a smile. How can she be so happy and I'm saying no to her offer?
"I really like it at Valdo's place. He's super nice to me, and so is his parents." Is that really the reason I'd want to live with a man I met only two weeks ago?
"Hmm..are you sure it's the not the man you like?"
I turned my head to blush, and I noticed Nurse Voila smiling at the corner of the room. I turned to look back at Zuri, trying to hide my blush.
