Chapter Five

" The Hospital."

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Eve's POV

School has just dismissed and the children are gone home. I stayed back a little to place a few charts in the classroom,  and marked the children's activities. It's just astonishing how six and seven years old takes so much pride in their work. They can be really naughty and mischievous but at the same time smart angels.

No one has seen or heard from Aiden. At this point I am unaware of his whereabouts and well being. Aiden has been absent from school for two weeks and his father isn't online. Maybe he hasn't been relocated to a new school, community or is sick.

I even spoke to the principal about this matter and she said she hasn't got in contact with then as yet. I guess it's time to get my suspension over with now and give the Johansens a visit. My students are my priority, and it's my job to make sure they are cared for and learning their lessons. I think teachers play a vital role in student's life and that job should be done properly and with love and care.

I finished up what I was doing an left school and went home. The clothes that I had on was too tight and uncomfortable. I don't know how I made through the day wearing those. I took a shower and changed into something more comfy; A grey leggings and croptop with fur flip flops.

Since I was home; It would be meaningless to leave without making dinner before giving the Johansens a visit. I gathered out all the ingredients the chicken breast, garlic everything and working my fingers in no time into a yummy, creamy chicken Alfredo and enjoyed my meal.

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On my way to the Johansens my Barbie doll of a mother decided to call me. I pulled over and answered the phone. Yes! Safety is first period.

" Hey Mom" I greeted her with annoyance in mu voice. My mom and I aren't particular enemies but sure aren't close.

" Hola chica!" Damn she had to pull that freaking Spanish on me now.

My mom's mother, Abuela is from Venezuela , so yup. I grew up in a multi cultured environment. During my childhood I learnt English, Portuguese, Spanish and even Jamaican. Anyways you could stay I am  multilingual.

"Como estas, mama? "

"Bien gracias! y yo ? " 

" Si, Donde eres?"

"Jamaica."

" Pues adios, mi amor."

I ended the call with mom knowing how it would end. My mom would bug me about how you have a boyfriend or when are putting some flesh on those bones. My Brazilian mom is just too much.

She is in Jamaica for God's sake and didn't even invite so I can see my cousins. Anyways I wouldn't be able to go.

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A few minutes I arrived at their residence and the place is very serene. Maybe no one is home.

I knocked a few times almost beating the door like some damn annoying landlord.

"Hello is anyone home. "I shouted loudly banging on the door.

The door open to reveal a Hispanic woman with curly hair and a few Gray ones; she looked to be in her mid fifties with a cigarette in her mouth. The woman had the same face structure as Kelvin but the differences in  their eyes.

She opened the door, and ushered me inside, I took a seat on the couch. The place was very immaculate, note the scarasm. The walls were dirty and plain, there were barely any furniture present. The hall was designed with empty alcohol, whiskey bottles, cigarette buts and dirty plates and garbage. How could someone live here? Much less children. Maybe there are rodents here too?

"Who are you?"she asked looking pissed by my presence, I wasn't even here for a few seconds.

"I am Eve, Aiden's teacher." I replied extending my hand.

She removed the cigarette and placed it in the ash tray and took my hand.

"I am Maria, Aiden's grandmother. What do you want?"

"Well Mrs. Johansen, I haven't seen Aiden at school. Why is that?"

She paused for a moment and held her head down before responding.

"He's in the hospital. It- w-as  an accident." Fear evident in her voice. Maria had broken down into tears and was  hyperventilating. I tried my best to calm her down and pulled her into a long warm hug reassuring her that's it's gonna be okay.

I comforted her and we both left for the hospital. Mrs Johansen explained the whole situation to me. It was gang related, Kelvin is apart of the gang and they had a disagreement of some sort. Jesus Christ!!! Aiden was shot for unknown reasons and I was informed that the matter shouldn't reach the authorities. I don't even know what to do. I know it wrong but I made a promise to keep my mouth closed about the situation. It would in end some many tragic ways and maybe even more violence.

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The groans, moans and the tears of the vulnerable craving for attendance and help. The hospital wasn't like in the movies after all. The grayish white wall held the trust and life of the many sick and wounded souls and bodies. We were in the Emergency care section. At the front office, we received the room location and immediately went there.

On the bed lay a ill weak little boy, his usual brown skin replaced with a pale dead color. His eyes were closed and his tiny body resembles one of a lifeless child. He clinged his fingers on to his dad's for love and support.

Mr Kelvin hasn't yet realized our presence, he was too deep into his thoughts. Who wouldn't right now.

"Hey! Can we come in?" He lifted his head to reveal his normally handsome face to a stressed and defeated man. He didn't respond but signal to us to come in.

Author's Note.

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