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    Tales From Sha-Hair-Azad

    Drama!! Oh Drama!!

    By Najya Yasirah


    Chapter  22- Attitude in The ICU



    Arianna drove Reyjah to the hospital just for an observation. Arianna needed stitches for her eyebrow. “Did you two get into an accident?” asked the doctor as he stitched Arianna’s eyebrow. “No, but someone probably wishes they were in one,” said Reyjah.  Reyjah just had her cuts cleaned and her skin was stinging.
    “Doctor, do you know anything about Rohypnol?” asked Arianna cringing as he sewed her skin together. She had a local anesthetic, but the needle still  made her jittery. “As far as?” “As far as possible long-term effects,” said Reyjah. “Are you two on it?” he asked. “What kind of doctor are you to assume stuff like that?” said Reyjah. “Damn, I hate the West Coast.” “I’m sorry..” the doctor began. “You ought to be ashamed of yourself,” said Arianna. “I’ll stitch my own damn eyebrow,” she said, grabbing the needle and thread from him. “Let me call Ms. Holden, right quick, and tell her how we were insulted by a supposed healthcare professional..” said Reyjah getting her phone from her clutch. “Ms. Holden?  No..don’t please, I take it back,” the young doctor pleaded. “Watch your mouth next time,” said Arianna. “Don’t be quick to judge us blacks and Hispanics..” she began stitching her eyebrow and was having the hell of a time doing it. “Please, let me..” he offered. She let him finish. “If a person survives, he or she may possibly end up with severe brain damage and will need physical therapy.” Reyjah sighed. “My fiancee’ lies at the hospital in a coma because of some horney bitches,” she said. “I’m sorry to hear that, you’re a good woman for staying by his side,” the doctor replied.  “Doc, you don’t know the half of it,” said Arianna chuckling.
    Reyjah and Arianna went up to the ICU. Reyjah looked through the window. A nurse was checking Antoine’s vitals. “There he is, Arianna,” said Reyjah softly. “My husband to be; and possibly a vegetable.” Reyjah began to cry. Arianna held her friend. “Reyjah , don’t lose faith; be strong. You’re all he has right now.”  The nurse came out of the room. “ May I help you?” she asked haughtily. Why is everyone in the hospital so damn snotty. “We are here to see my husband,” said Reyjah firmly, shoving the ring in the nurse’s face. “And I am his sister,” Arianna lied. “Very well,” said the nurse. When she was out of earshot, Arianna said, “Healthcare professionals can be so bitchy at times, geez.” “Maybe it’s our breath?” said Reyjah. “Or the bloodstains on our clothes,” said Arianna. Reyjah sat down beside Antoine. His torso was still wrapped and so was his head. She held his hand. Arianna sat on the opposite side.  “Hey, Ant,” Reyjah said as she leaned over kissed him on the nose.  “Guess what, baby, Arianna and I beat the hell out of Julia and Darlene. They won’t be bothering anyone for a while.” She stroked his hand. “Baby, whatever happens, I’ll always be at your side; I’m not gonna bail on you.” She felt tears coming on. “Sing a song to him, Rey.” Arianna suggested. “You never know, what God will do.” “Which song?” asked Reyjah, her blue eyes drowned in tears. “Do you remember the Whitney Houston/Mariah Carry duet?” “Yeah.” “I’ll sing Whitney if you sing Mariah,” said Arianna. “Okay, this is for you, babe,” said Reyjah.


    When You Believe- Whitney Houston w/ Mariah Carey
    Many nights we pray With no proof anyone could hear And our hearts a hopeful song We barely understood Now we are not afraid Although we know there's much to fear We were moving mountains long Before we know we could
    There can be miracles When you believe Though hope is frail It's hard to kill Who knows what miracles You can achieve When you believe Somehow you will You will when you believe
    In this time of fear When prayer so often proves in vain Hope seems like the summer birds Too swiftly flown away And now I am standing here My heart's so full I can't explain Seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I'd say
    There can be miracles When you believe (When you believe) Though hope is frail It's hard to kill Who knows what miracles You can achieve (You can achieve) When you believe Somehow you will You will when you believe
    They don't always happen when you ask And it's easy to give in to your fear But when you're blinded by your pain Can't see your way safe through the rain Thought of a still resilient voice Says love is very near
    There can be miracles (miracles) When you believe (When you believe) Though hope is frail It's hard to kill Who knows what miracles You can achieve (You can achieve) When you believe Somehow you will You will when you believe You will when you believe You will when you believe Just believe You will when you believe


    A few of the nurses heard the song in the reception area. “She really loves him, doesn’t she?” asked one. “She’s a really faithful woman,” said another. “Good voice, too,” said another. Reyjah kissed Antoine on the forehead. “We had better go , Arianna,” she said.  The nurses quickly ran back to their station. As Arianna and Reyjah passed by them, they heard applause.

    Tales From Sha-Hair-Azad - Chapter 23