Chapter 032
I was about to enter the club when my phone suddenly rang--it's Sister Fiona. Why was she called?
"Hello, Sister Fiona, why do you call?" I asked as I answer the call.
(Hello Vienna, we need you now here at the orphanage)
"Sister, what happened?" I asked, confused. It looks like something bad has happened to the orphanage.
(Because Billy hasn't eaten for two days and he's been looking for you. We don't know what to do anymore, it only started when he had a fever. We were just surprised, he's already looking for you here in the orphanage. He only takes water, he doesn't take his medications anymore. Vienna, if you're not busy, can you come here?)
I immediately went inside the Music Club and arranged the food given by Tine and put it back inside the paper bag.
"Wait for me there, Sister."
(Thanks Vienna, be careful okay?)
"Yes sister, bye," then I hang up the call.
I'm nervous and my hand is shaking too. Billy is close to my heart, of all the children in the orphanage he is the most unique. He is mature when thinking even though he is only 9 years old.
"Vienna, it's there a problem?" Brother Dim asked when I was leaving.
"Brother, I have to leave, there's just an emergency. I'm sorry but I need to hurry, I'll make it up to the next meeting," I said and left the room.
I ran to the parking lot and I ignored everyone's look. The only thing on my mind right now is Billy. I hope he's okay.
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"Yes Michelle, I'm close to the orphanage. Just call me later, you and Therese be careful," then I hang up the call. Michelle knew Billy, I told her when we were both in the US.
I arrived at the orphanage, after I parked the car I hurriedly got off. Sister Elizabeth and Sister Fiona approach me.
"Vienna, thank you for coming," Sister Elizabeth hugged me.
"Where's Billy?" I asked.
"He's in his room, let's go," Sister Fiona replied.
We entered the orphanage and went to Billy's room. We caught up with Sister Fely and the other nuns who were talking, and they also hugged me. I opened the door, Billy was sitting on the bed and facing the window.
"Billy .. Sister Vienna is here," I said and he immediately turned around. I saw the joy in his eyes when he saw me. He ran in my direction and immediately hugged me tightly.
"Sister Vienna, please don't leave. Don't leave me, sister, just stay here." I couldn't answer what he said, I fell silent as he hugged me.
"I won't leave you that's a promise, as long as you eat and take your medicine. You'll follow Sister Vienna okay? Don't be stubborn." He nodded in response and hugged me again. I looked at the nuns, they are all smiling at me. I just smiled even though I seemed to want to cry because of Billy's situation now.
I also fed Billy and fortunately, he ate. I don't want to come to the point that he will weaken because of his illness.
When Billy finished eating, I gave him medicine for his fever and medicine for his illness. Billy is sick, he has heart disease and it only started when he was 6 years old. At a young age, he experienced this serious illness. I didn't want to lose him, so I looked for a way to get him treated and get his life back on track.
Time Check: 5:15 pm
I just came out of Billy's room today, the two of us enjoyed telling some stories until he fell asleep. I looked around, this is still the former orphanage where I lived 3 years ago. Nothing has changed, I can't help but think of the sad and bad things that happened to me. The orphanage witnessed how I rose from an accident that nearly killed me.
"Vienna .." I turned around, it was Sister Fely. She immediately smiled and hugged me as she got closer in my direction.
"Thank you, if it wasn't for you, Billy might still not be eating. It's a good thing you came, his energy returned and it's because of you."
"It's okay sister, I'll come here at any time for you and the kids. You are important to me, especially Billy. If it weren't for him, I might still not remember anything," I said smiling and Sister Fely hugged me again, I just hugged her too.
"How long are you going to stay here? I know you're busy with your studies. We'll be the ones to talk to Billy."
"It's okay sister, I promise to him and I'll keep it. The orphanage is not too far from the university. I'll take care of it, don't worry."
"All right, I can't stop you from doing what you want. And your old room here is still neat and clean."
"I thought my room here used to be a children's room?" I said. That's what I was told before but I didn't think it was still here.
"The nuns did not agree to what your father wanted. We want your room to stay here even if you leave," Sister Fely replied, making me smile. They have always considered me a family, that's why I love them all very much because of the love they make me feel.
"Sister Fiona, please take Vienna to her room." Sister Fiona approached in our direction. She was really beautiful but I don't know why she chose to serve the Lord rather than look for another job. But I think she has a deep reason.
Sister Fiona and I arrived at my old room. She turned the doorknob as well and opened it. The two of us entered, and I wasn't surprised by what I saw inside. This is still my room, from the arrangement of toys, books and my cabinet itself is still the same. Nothing has changed, still as beautiful as ever.
"I hope the clothes you left here still fit you," said Sister Fiona.
"Don't worry sister, it still fits me and I'm not that big," I replied.
"Vienna, you know what, you look even more beautiful now. Probably you have a suitor? Am I right?" I couldn't stop laughing because of Sister's question. Why did she immediately think of that?
"Sister no, I'll focus on my studies first. Dad might suddenly haunt me if I don't follow what he said before he died," I said jokingly. She gently slapped me on the arm while laughing. But suddenly something hit my eye. There was something engraved on the wall, I approached it and read what was written.
"Mar..tin." Male name? Who is this?
"Vienna, is there a problem?" Sister Fiona come near to me and also looked at the wall.
"Who is Martin?" I asked confused and turned to her. But she was surprised which makes me confused. Does she know?
"You don't remember that?" Sister Fiona sked. I shook my head in response.
Am I the one who did that?
"Your dad told us a story back then, his name was the one you mentioned when you woke up from a coma. We were also surprised when you carved it there. We thought your memories had back but it was not," she added making me confused even more.
I don't understand, why can't I remember I carved that? Why didn't Dad even tell me? Even Mom or my brother didn't tell me about him. Do they know this guy?
Who are you, Martin? Have you been a part of my past?