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“We are in this together, we’re staying together my love not apart.”
“How Naseer, even your dad wants us apart. Maybe they are all right.”
“We stay true to each other, and not let them get between us.” She doesn’t respond, just keeps sobbing. she sobs until she falls asleep. I lay in bed with her. The next moment I opened my eyes. I see Rilwan on the chair alert and a big bone female nurse standing over us. She looks about fifty-ish, and her face shrivels up, probably from the tight-looking chignon she’s wearing, she looks upset by the way Jade, and I are wrapped around each other.
Her stern expression tells me she would smack me if she could, I gently pull myself from Jade. “You know she needs to rest right, she just had surgery.” she snaps.
“I know, I just held her so she could sleep, she was crying” never had to explain myself before but under this woman’s intense stare, I feel a need to explain.
“Well then, gentleman, am guessing you are the boyfriend. Her aunty isn’t happy about it.” How the hell does she know that? “Not to worry, the lady ain’t hiding that she’s displeased with your relationship.”
She starts to check Jade’s temp and vitals. Jade is not responding and continues to sleep through it all. I’m guessing the meds are kicking in and she’s knocked out.
“So, I overheard her aunt saying you can have any woman, yet you insist on her. I’m curious too, why her?” she asks. She’s the second person today asking me why Jade. I want to scream, why not Jade and answer them by saying.
Because, when she offered to dance with me. I willed every broken bone in my legs to heal.
Because she walked into the midst of my self-deprecation and doubt and then presented me with a smile and ultimately love.
Because of her I stopped wishing to die and saw a possible tomorrow.
Because every time she laughs with me, I know I’m the luckiest man on earth.
Because of the marred body I hide from the world, I leave it open for her soft kisses.
Because I know without a doubt, she was meant to walk into my life, and we are destined to be together forever. So, stop fucking asking me why her. I wanted to say all the thoughts in my head instead I said.
“It’s simple. She’s the one I love.” She pulls the blanket over Jade’s leg. I turned to Rilwan. He nods and immediately gets out of the room. This lady is so distracted with gossip, that she’s about to expose my girl. She pulls up the hospital gown and checks and changes Jade’s dressing. Then turns to me.
“Being in love is good, her aunty isn’t convinced though,” she says.Well done Captain Obvious.
“She’s not convinced because she believes, I won’t marry Mariam, not because she doubts our love. In her mind, love is not enough.”
“That doesn’t make any sense, why would she be so sure you won’t marry a girl you love?”
“Because I’m Prince Naseer of Rhanaz.” I stand up straighter, showing her my authority.
Her eyes widened in amazement and shock. She puts her hand on her chest like she’s trying to control her heartbeat. She’s stumped and can’t believe I’m real.
“The prince that was in the accident” she finally utters.
“Yes, I’m fine now and would appreciate it. If you look after my girl and not tell anyone about her”
“Why are you ashamed of her, didn’t you just say you love her” her snappy tone returns.
“I’m not ashamed of her, I don’t want the media following her or disturbing her life. I’m protective of her. If no one knows about us, she can enjoy her college life stress-free without any judgement or scrutiny.”
“How sweet of you. I won’t tell anyone who you are, but I need something from you” Just when I thought she would agree to help me without trouble.
“A picture with you and dinner for all the nurses.”
“Done. Every night for the week and you promise, not to tell anyone.”
“Deal, my name is Susan.”
“Nice to meet you Susan and thank you for looking after my girl,” I say shaking her hand.
“Oh, you’re welcome,” she says grinning. Now self-aware she starts to pat her tight chignon. She gets her phone out of her pocket. “I’ll be the one to check on her while she’s here,” she says as she comes closer to take a picture. I oblige her with a trained smile for records.
