Camilla POV

I wave the kids goodbye after dropping them at school. I was late for work, hopefully I would be there before anyone noticed.
Arriving at the hospital, Betty Allen immediately approached me looking angry " I have been waiting for you, I did one hour extra. You are lucky I am in a good mood today. I even tried your line but it didn't go through "

"I am really sorry, I had an emergency to take care of. I will make it up to you " I say heading to the front desk to sign in.

"Did a Nosita Guara get admitted into this hospital" I approached the clerk? No stranger to hospital protocol. The clerk hurriedly checked the records. Nosita Guara, she explained, had been moved to a room 314 upstairs and two visitors were there.

"Thank you" I stepped away from the desk, and the next person in line moved forward. She was a teenage girl who looked scared as hell

"Ma'am, can't I go up to see my dad yet"

"Visiting hours are over " the clerk lady shrugged wearily

"It's nine o'clock in the morning" she whisper shout as I head upstairs to see Nana

I didn't knock, instead I opened the door slightly, noticing the smiles on everyone face

"Nana" I started down the bed speaking softly "How are you feeling?"

"Camilla" she croaked out

"She gave us quite a scare last night" Mrs Audrey voice came out rushed and relieved at the same time

"What did the doctor say?" I asked, Mr Richard stands up from the chair handing me the report
"High blood pressure and heart failure. She needs a transplant and they have seen a donor In Alabama."

"Which brings us to our good news. He got a promotion at Alabama. We will be relocating next tomorrow, and Nana will get her transplant done. Hitting two birds with one stone" Mrs Audrey Pipe in.

"The children would need a change of scenery too. New friends would do them good"

"That is wonderful. Congratulations. Nana did you hear. You are going to be fine" I squeezed Nana arm a little, smiling as joy filled my heart.

"Young lady, you better visit or I will come here myself to drag you to Alabama " Nana croaked voice says

"I promise" I peck her forehead

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It was now 1:30 P.M. I wet a wash cloth and brought it to the bedside and gently wiped patient 145. A blonde 54 years woman.She hasn't spoken much, and I didn't expect her to do so. According to her report, she was involved in an accident. Her car went down a hill, she's very lucky to be alive. But she won't be able to walk again.Police are still investigating what happened. Kamilla kahez is the minister of finance, and a very strong willed and incorruptible patriot. A lot of politician is prolly after her.

Kamilla looked shell shocked, pale and her eyes are glassy. I feed her the fruit I got for her as she takes a bite and swallowed, pain and struggle evident on her face.

She looks at me creepily and says "they are after me" her head needs to be checked because other nurses complained she kept repeating things

"Who is after you?" I decided to play along

"They are after me" she repeated again

"Can I get you a cup of water?" I asked. When she didn't answer, I rose from the bed and got a cup anyway.

She takes a sip trying to sit up but she collapse back, the accident still taking a toll on the rest of her body.

"Here, let me help you" I set the cup on the table and helped Kamila sit up.
"They know I will expose them that's why they want me dead" she says again.

Studying her, she looks traumatized from the accident. She did get a hit on her head pretty hard but that can't cause her to hallucinate. So what she is saying has to be somewhat true.

"What do you know?"

"Senator has funds, illegal funds and plans to use it against the negroes. He met up with some men last week. To buy arms. I tried I tried I tried—" she repeated

"Tried to what?"

"I tried to stop him and was on my way to meet with the president. When a truck hit my car"

"Which senator?" Could it be Senator Michings who was charged for fraud. No it can't be. He is still in isolation.
She was about to reply when two men dressed formally entered

"What are you doing here?" The blonde haired one questions

"I work here" I reply in a duh tone, waving at my uniform

"Who are you?" I questioned
"That's none of your business" the dark haired one replied

"It is, when you are looking suspicious" I walk back to the help button plastered in the wall

"Are you going to tell me who you are or should I press this button?" They both began to laugh

"This is my mum and my cousin. we heard about the accident yesterday. I rushed over from Canada to see her. What else do you want to know inspector?" The dark haired jokes

"Ma'am. Do you know them?" I asked ignoring his joke

"Yes, he is my son. Rob." She reply smiling as he hugs her.

"Okay. I will be back to give you the injections and medicine." I smiled and apologized to them heading out.

"I'm sorry for how I reacted. Blondie face was all scrunched up like a smashed tomato" I joke

"Blondie name is Steve and do you expect us to walk in all smiles around when my aunt was involved in a fatal accident " he retorted

"Steve, calm down. Don't vent your anger at her" Rob scolds him

"My bad tho. I would be taking my leave now" I walk out before they could say anything

"Camilla" I turned my head to the direction of the voice.
"I have been calling your line since. My shift just started" Ash hugs me

"My battery is flat."

"That explains, how is Nosita?"

"She is better now, her transplant has been scheduled for next week in Alabama " I tell her, still thinking of what Kamila told me.

"What's up?" She asked, noticing my confused grimace

"I don't know. Minister Kamila just told me something baffling. I don't know if I should believe or not"

"You shouldn't. That woman need to be admitted in an psychiatric ward.She hit her head pretty bad which is making her hallucinate"

"That is not possible. Why will she be hallucinating about ideal event about the government "

"Government? She didn't tell anyone about Government. She told one of the nurses yesterday that her husband wants to kill her. She told another nurse this morning that mafia gangs are after her. And now there's another one about the government. Did she also say the president is after her?" She jokes. It took me a moment to process it. For a while, I thought Kamila was okay. She really needs to be admitted in a psychiatric ward

"Wow, I wasn't aware she told them that."
The two guys I met in her room walks up to Ash and I. As Ash stares at the blonde haired one seductively.
Really? She has to do this at work too.

"I am very sorry sir, I was just following the hospital protocols" I apologize

"No problem and no need for the formalities you can call me Rob. My mum told you my name already"

"Oh yes. Rob. Short for what? Robinson?" I ask my curiosity getting the best of me

"No not Robinson. Robert Kahez " he corrected

"I'm sorry for the way I talked to you in there. " Steve apologies

"No problem. I'm just glad Kamila is alright "

"You must be Camilla. Yours with a C" he says pointing at my uniform tag. I shake my head slightly
"Yes, I am"

"Did any other visitors, apart from us come see her?" Rob asks

"Not really, the police were her first visitor. Then you guys"

"Jee said Dad knows and he couldn't leave Miami just to come see MUM" Rob tells Steve trying to comport himself. Steve pats his back and says

"Don't let it bother you, we are here for her"

"It was nice meeting you. My mum has a lot to say about you. Thank you. We have to head back to work after seeing the doctor" he says as steve smiles at me and they walk away heading to the doctors office.

"What's with you and attracting gorgeous men nowadays " Ash asks, giving me her long eye. This time I couldn't help but laugh.

As I head to carry Kamila medication.
I knew I had to stay away from her, so she won't add to my already confused state. But a part of me believes she is right and someone is after her.
For what felt like forever, I stood there contemplating whether to keep listening to her supposed hallucinations or I should file a report that she needs mental help.

//Author note//
Sorry for the late update
Been busy with college exams preparation
Pray I pass
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