Chapter 2

Mickey's POV

“Kendrick!” I yelled, amidst the mocking laughter he and Kiara shared.

“I will call the lawyer to hasten the process so we can get this done with.” He said without a hint of emotion in his voice, and holding Kiara by her waist, he steered her towards the telephone.

The conversation was swift but with each word that spewed out of his lips, I saw my life shattering in front of me.

Even the baby couldn't save our marriage and sobbing uncontrollably, I began to tug my hair as I hit my chest.

Though this wasn't my first betrayal, but this was the first that shattered me to this point and it was definitely going to remain stamped in my memory.

Never for once had I imagined that Kiara of all people was going to betray me and she was unapologetic about it.

“My lawyer will fax in the papers soon, get ready to sign it.” Kendrick broke into my line of thoughts, only to return his attention to Kiara, who had her head against his chest.

While all these went on, I kept begging, hoping I would be given a second chance, but that wasn't the case.

Amidst all these, my phone began to buzz and at once I pulled it out of my purse to receive the call.

It was from Doctor Lohan.

Wondering what he wanted to say to me, I quickly received the call and initiated the conversation.

“You need to come to the hospital quickly,” he said with a tone of urgency.

What could be the matter?

Biting my lower lips, my eyes darted in an attempt to speak, but words refused to form.

“Mickey, are you there? You need to come see your parents, they had requested to meet with you.” His urgent tone was getting on my nerves, but I couldn't react to it.

“They were involved in an accident, their chances of survival are slim, you need to come over…”

Unable to listen anymore, my body reacted on its own. Immediately, I sprung to my feet and then dashed out.

'... Their chances of survival are slim.' I kept repeating these words in my head as I navigated in between cars, all in haste to get to the hospital.

On arrival, I immediately stuttered out and as soon as Doctor Lohan saw me, he rushed to my side. I halted my movement.

Impatient, I yelled, “I want to see my parents.”

“Calm down, Mickey, calm down, okay.” All his efforts to calm me down all proved futile as I wasn't interested in anything he had to say to me.

My parents were my only family left, my topmost priority. I don't think I can ever continue to live without them.

“They passed on about ten minutes ago.” He said, after a long pause, peering at his watch before returning his attention to me.

I went still for a moment, as life began to seep from me, my legs wobbled, as they couldn't hold me up anymore.

Just in time before I could slump, Doctor Lohan caught me.

“You need to calm down.” He said, trying to comfort me. “Everything will be fine.” His words fell to the ground as I began to thrash about.

Oblivious of the looks I was receiving from passersby, I kept thrashing about, yelling at the top of my voice too.

“No, my parents couldn't possibly be dead, you have to do something.” I yelled, hitting my chest hard, it was so painful. Very painful.

“My parents are not dead. I saw them last weekend, we had the whole day to ourselves," stuttering, I added with tears pooling from my eyes. "I mean, they were literally full of life, so, there is no way they can be dead now.” I cried, the volume of my wails, increasing.

The time passed by in a blur, still in shock, I was led to the morgue to see my parents who were lying side by side on the table.

Breaking past the restrictions, I rushed to their side, as another outburst of tears began.

“Mum… it's me, Mickey.” I kept shaking her for a while before I began to do the same to dad, but there was not a single life in them.

“Please…” All my pleas fell on deaf ears as they remained static.

“That's enough now! Let’s go!” Teddy's voice rang in my ear and at once I rushed to him, engulfing him in a hug as tears rolled down my cheeks in torrents.

“They are dead, Terry,” I cried.

“Get a grip on yourself.” He said, patting my shoulder as he used the back of his palm to wipe my face clean.

“Mickey, you have to come with me.” Doctor Lohan said, and at once I turned in his direction with Teddy trailing behind.

“Where is Kendrick?” His words did nothing but to remind me of my current predicament.

Foremost, an orphan and now a soon-to-be divorcee.

“I hope he changes his mind.” I muttered, piquing Teddy’s attention.

“Change his mind?” He asked. Unable to bear the burden anymore, I didn't think twice before telling him everything that had ensued.

The look on his face was palpable and I was certain that if he was given a chance, he wouldn't think twice before going for Kendrick.

“Where is your husband? He ought to be here.” Doctor Lohan said, bringing out some documents for me to sign.

Stepping forward, Teddy flashed him a smile, “I will stand in his place, he is not in town.”

Doctor Lohan cast me a glance as he awaited my approval, which I consented, without thinking twice.

Telling him about my current state was going to attract unnecessary pity, which I don't want.

After signing the documents, Teddy led me to the corridor and then helped me sit on one of the empty chairs.

With his hand still on my shoulder, he said, “Don't stress it, okay, you will be fine.” He began to rub my back in an aid to soothe me.

“I don't deserve this, do I?” I muttered, peering at him.

“Of course not! And don't you ever blame yourself for anything.” He chided, his hand still resting on my shoulder.

Just then, my eyes fell on Kendrick and Kiara making their way in our direction.

“I told you, didn't I?” Kiara said, clinging to Kendrick. Teddy was about to hit her, but I was quick to intervene.

Shifting my gaze to Kendrick, I parted my lips to speak, only for me to hear him to say, “I came with the documents, you should sign them now.”