NICOLE
My accident really hit me like lightening bolt. From going to the boutique to getting a major car crash and the next thing that fell upon my eyes was this hospital ward which had more or less become my temporary abode. It was a very scary experience. I had never been so scared like that in my life.
I thought I was going to die noticing how the car kept on accelerating in speed and my inability to control it. I could only imagine how terror-struck Raphael would have been. He stayed with me all through the day of the accident and held on to my hand.
My stay in this hospital was gradually climbing to two weeks and Raphael never left me. He made my ward his second home. I watched him abandon all work activities for my sake. I felt really bad because I knew it meant his work would be compiling and once I was discharged, he would have a lot on his plate.
I truly wanted him to go back to work but Raphael adamantly insisted on staying with me in the hospital.
When he left my ward with Leila, I actually thought he would be back the next day. I was glad he was going home to rest but to my utmost surprise he came back with some of my belongings and his.
I knew I would be in here for some time but I never expected Raphael to stay in here with me. He helped me with everything. He accompanied me to the toilet and shower and never let me walk by myself.
My legs felt so sore and wobbly the moment it stepped barefoot on the cold tiles of my ward. I almost fell but Raphael held on to me.
It turned out I sustained injuries in my thighbone so walking long distances were a bit difficult. I couldn’t climb stairs either. I was advised by the doctor to exercise my legs by walking more. It was really difficult on the first day. I was wincing like a pregnant woman but Raphael was by my side. He helped me in every step.
By day, after we both would freshen up, he would go get us breakfast and I’ll take my daily round of medications. By noon, he would always make sure I observe my seista and by evening he will help me in my walking.
I became a toddler taking her first steps.
He lay by my side every night, professing how much he loved me and how he couldn’t bear to loose me. I couldn’t help but sob listening to him.
I truly couldn’t have asked for a more better husband.
I loved this man so much.
I was still very much distraught when the doctor informed both of us of the state of the other victim of the accident. He had suffered internal injuries and underwent surgery. He was currently in a medical induced coma. The doctor said it would last up to a week or more.
My everyday prayer with each sunrise was that this person, who ever he was, would come out safe and sound. Heaven knows I wouldn’t look at myself ever again if anything happened to him.
I felt so guilty. I literally crashed into his car and now he was fighting for his life.
Raphael did try to reassure me that I wasn’t at fault but I knew I was. I just pray he recovers. I wouldn’t want him to die for my silly mistake.
Today would make it a week and three days since I had been admitted. In between my stay in the hospital, Aurora and Sofia would come visit me. I missed them so much. I just wanted to go back and see them once again. I had made great improvements and I truly couldn’t wait to leave this hospital and go outside. It felt like I was in a prison, a glorified prisoner in her cage.
“Bella won’t you eat breakfast?” Raphael inquired, the wonderful odour frenzy of the dish brought in by Aurora oozing around.
I smiled at him and took a spoonful of it. “Aurora never ceases to amaze me with her culinary skills Raphael”
“She is such a wonderful cook I know. I learnt from her”Raphael proudly stated.
I laughed. “I am still so surprised you can actually cook. You don’t look like you love cooking”
“That’s because I don’t. I hate it for real. But I don’t mind cooking for you gattina” Raphael boyishly grinned.
I gave him a blushed smile and took a glass of water. “Raphael teach me Italian will you?”
“You want to really learn Italian?”He asked immedately, staring at me.
I nodded with a broad smile.
Raphael gave me longing, lustful eyes before slowly licking his bottom lip which suddenly got me shuddering.
“Now” he began as he joined me on the hospital bed. “Let’s start with catchphrases and short sentences. Voglio fotterti qui”
I gave him curious brows. “Am I supposed to repeat after you?”
He nodded at me.
He repeated it once more and I followed after him, trying my best to pronounce it the way he did.
“Now what does it mean baby?”I asked.
“Do you really want to know? I can show you instead. It will be more fun”he said with a mischievous smirk.
I gulped.
“Do you want me to show you?”He asked with a smouldering look and devilish smile.
“First tell me the meaning raph”I insisted.
“You just said you want to fuck me here”Raphael replied smiling.
My cheeks turned beetroot red and I had goo-goo eyes.
“Do you still want me to show you?”Raphael pressed on as his eyes trailed to my collarbone, his lustful stare lingering on it.
Gosh. This man was driving me nuts.
“Raphael stop”I replied shyly pushing his face away lightly.
“It has been so long Bella. Voglio davvero assaporarti- I really want to taste you.” he cheekily said with a wink as he turned to face me again.
“I don’t understand Italian Raphael”I reminded him.
He leaned in closer, his fingers slowly brushing along my lips.
I could see his blue orbs were clearly focusing on my lips and he wanted to kiss me right now but somebody could come in at any moment.
I turned my face away and casted it downwards.
“Someone might come in Raphael”I replied with reddened cheeks whilst fiddling with the hem of my gown.
“So? It’s not a crime for me to get romantic with my wife is it?”
Before I could reply or even protest, Raphael snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me closer towards him.
He was really so adamant.
“Raph..”I tried objecting, placing my hands on his chest.
“Just let me have you wife”was his sultry, dark reply.
At that moment, there was a knock on our ward which followed the opening of the doors by the doctor.
I sighed in relief but I noticed Raphael was obviously disappointed.
I tried scooting away but he maintained his grip on my waist.
“I can see you are recovering very fine Mrs Justice”the doctor cheerfully said.
“Yes doctor. Thank you for everything”I replied back.
He chuckled. “It’s my job. Your leg, how do you feel currently?”He inquired.
“Well it’s better than before. I can use the stairs but I’ll be needing little effort”
The doctor had a satisfied smile placed on his face.
“Well at this point, you can be discharged. I’ll just prescribe some drugs for you ok. I’m really glad you are recovering well”
My face was saturated with happiness.
“Really?!”I almost screamed.
He nodded and I turned to face Raphael and hugged him tightly.
“Finally”I breathed out.
“And the other patient just got out of his coma. I know you two were dying to hear this news”the doctor informed.
My jaws dropped. I truly couldn’t be more happy and grateful today.
Finally the other victim was awake.
I felt so relived.
“We will see the patient before we leave doctor”Raphael replied.
The doctor nodded his head and went over to examine me. He checked my heartbeat and took out the intravenous injections that were connected to my veins.
“You are good to go. Mr Raphael later on you can come over to my office and I’ll give you the list of medications she needs to take. You can head over to the pharmacist and purchase them”
We both thanked the doctor and watched him leave.
I was so happy. Finally I would leave the four walls of this ward.
It felt like forever since I stepped outside.
Raphael would now be able to return back to work and hopefully things would get back to normal.
Hopefully.