Gusty went to other activities everyday dejected. He always comes back with the hope of Tasha waking up but it seems she was getting worse. She seems to be losing her life every day, it was so bad that one particular day it was as if her breath seized. Gusty was so scared and he had to call Mrs Favour.
"I've told you countless times Gusty, she has to come to the hospital for proper check up. I would be held responsible if anything bad happens to her" Mrs Favour said as she checked her temperature and her heartbeat rate.
"I'm only a nurse, I can't do everything" she said cooly "she needs a doctor and a hospital. I'm tired of being considerate." She added as she moved to the door.
"Her life is at stake here. And I won't jeopardize my future for you just cause you think you're the cause of this " she said as she opened the door "think about that" she said as she left the room.
Gusty groaned as he slammed the door to miles room. All his friends were there and they just kept quiet as he came in.
"Fuckkk " he muttered as he sat on the bed. They went to him instantly.
"What's wrong Man?" Zuba asked
"You look pale, like someone who hasn't eaten for days" Miles added worried. They were all worried for him, he was turning into something else, someone they don't understand anymore.
"She hasn't regained consciousness" Gusty said looking miserable.
"Her again. What the fuck is wrong with you?" Munchy spat
"You don't even love her, why all this?" Bose added surprised.
"I just feel guilty okay?" Gusty shouted standing up
"Calm down big man " Miles said as he moved to him "you can't kill yourself for her" he added
"I know, I just feel so guilty Man " Gusty said frustrated as he raked his hands through his hair. They were silent for a minute, they didn't know what to say.
"Stay with us for the night " Bose said dejected. It was really affecting them all.
"We are all going to sleep here. And it's a nice idea if you stay with us to regain your strength. Damn, you're scaring us" Miles said.
"I can't, I have to be with her incase she wakes up " he answered.
"You've been with her all this times and she hasn't even moved" Bose said sarcastically and Miles nudged him to be quiet.
"Gusty, Zana and Rony are there. They're more than capable, they can take good care of her. Just this night man," Munchy said.
Gusty looked at all his friends. They all cared about him, it was evident in their face, the way they look weary. Besides, they were right. Tasha hasn't improved one bit since he has been with her. One night away won't change anything. He sighed loudly as he dragged his hands through his hair.
"Fine, just this night," he said and his friends breathed out of relief. They smiled and punched him playfully on the arm.
If Gusty should be honest, he had fun that night. It was one of the best, he realized what he has been missing. They talked,laughed and ate. He hasn't felt this happy since Tasha's stuff, because there was just no time to be with his friends. And they were so considerate since her coma. He just wished she could wake up so his joy would just be complete, so his mind can be at rest.
"It's all my fault this happened to her. I'm just a bad friend, I should have been with her," Lily sobbed.
"It isn't Lily. And you know it. Sometimes, things Just happen, things we can't control," Nora said as she calmed her down.
"But it is. Assuming I hadn't left her, this wouldn't have happened. I don't even know how she got in the pool, she doesn't swim, she's scared of the water" Lily weeped.
"Tasha is strong. She'll overcome this" Success said and hugged Lily.
Lily disentangle herself and smiled at them appreciatively.
"Thanks alot" she sniffed.
It was over two weeks and Tasha hadn't recovered. There was no sign of improvement at all. Gusty was already frustrated, it was tiring. He took one glance at her still body and left in anger, slamming the door as the whole room quivered in aware of his anger.
He went to the canteen at the island and ordered drinks. He couldn't believe he was this way because of her, it was surprising and frustrating at the same time. He felt sad, lonely, depressed and worst of all guilt. He felt so guilty, it was choking,all because of a girl. The girl he hated like there was no tomorrow.
"Fuck" he screamed as he threw the cup in his hand away and it shattered Into bits. He wished Rony or Zana was here, he just couldn't allow them to follow him because of Tasha. Someone has to look over her.
Just then his phone rang, he brought the phone out and the caller ID was Rony. His heart skipped, what's wrong?.
"What is it?" He asked as Rony explained.
"What?" He asked in shock as he stood up running. He just couldn't believe it, he just can't.
"Damn" he screamed as he ran to his room, he dropped to his knees shaking his head. It's a lie.