Ivan's POV
I stopped Cindy from coming to see Amara later in the evening when she wanted to pay her a visit . She didn't want her to find out about her paralysis even though it was just a temporary issue, she knew how stressed she was going to be and wanted to prevent that from happening. We just had our dinner , which I ordered from a restaurant my family and I usually visit. Amara was sitting on the bed waiting for me to begin tutoring. We did the first part in the afternoon and we made a progress. She could state the Newton's law and some other definitions.
I continued with the rest, dealing with the part that involved calculations. It was a bit of a challenge for her in the beginning but she improved and could remember most of the formulas. "You make this really simple!" She smiled.
"It's because I'm a genius!" I said proudly and she laughed. Most often when I make a statement about myself, she would roll her eyes and give me "that attitude " but today she was laughing and that was so sweet . I checked my watch and it was 11pm .
"Get some rest …" I said and placed her blanket around her.
"Will you sleep here?" She questioned, and I could sense worry in her voice.
"I will be by your side , don't worry " I assured her and she smiled. I sat on the edge of the bed and rubbed my hands on her hair till she fell asleep.
"Hello!" I sneaked out of the room to answer the call.
"Where are you Ivan!" Mom exclaimed in worry.
"Calm down mom …I'm sorry I couldn't call earlier… I can't come home today " I replied not wanting to give her any details.
"I'm so glad you are okay ! I was worried about you?" She replied.
"But can't you stop whatever you are doing and come home now !" She said and I got worried.
"Are you sick again!" I exclaimed
"I'm fine dear … it's your girlfriend, Chloe…"
"Is She there with you ?" I asked angrily.
"Yes , Chloe just arrived here but she is drunk and she keeps on mentioning your name and crying ! The worst part is she is threatening to kill herself if you don't show up here!" I took in a deep breath and clenched my fist angrily.
"Make sure she doesn't hurt you or Daniella , I will be at home soon!" I replied and hanged up. I sneaked back in quietly and grabbed my car keys. Amara was fast asleep and I couldn't resist her lips. She was the most beautiful woman even in her sleep. I leaned closer and kissed her lightly on the lips, making sure I didn't wake her up. "I will be back soon" I whispered, brushed some few hairs off her face and left.
"Mom! Chloe!" I rushed inside the living room.
"Ivan!" Chloe threw herself on me. She was indeed drunk and her breath was stinky.
"I knew you still love me " she said and wrapped her arms tightly around me.
"It's good you came back son … "
"I will send her home now !" I said
"Are you insane Ivan, it's late and you don't want her family to see her in this state!"
"So what I'm I supposed to do with her mom and besides I can't keep an eye on her, I have to be somewhere!" I replied angrily.
"She's your girlfriend Ivan please be responsible… Is that something you have to do or somewhere you have to be more important than her?"
"I swear I'm gonna cut my wrist if you leave!" Chloe threaten .
"Please don't leave her…whatever the problem between you two is , I believe it can be fixed. Chloe is such a lovely girl and even though I don't know the cause of your fight , I can see how much she loves you!"
"That's enough mom , I will stay with her if you insist!" I said, worrying about Amara. When she asked me to stay by her side, I noticed she was scared of being alone but I've happened to go back on my words. "I hope she forgives me!" I thought and helped Chloe to my room. I placed her in the bed and I slept on the sofa.
Amara's POV
I woke up at 5am the next morning feeling so excited. I turned around and Ivan wasn't on the sofa.
"Such an early bird!" I smiled and unconsciously tried to get up but I stumbled and fell. "Wasn't I suppose to recover by now?" I thought wondering how I was going to get up.
"Ivan !" I called out but there was no response but one of the nurses came in.
"Did you fall!" She exclaimed worriedly.
"Have you seen my friend…the tall guy…?"
"Ivan? "She said and I nodded.
"He left around 12am today" she replied as she helped me up .
"Ivan left?" I asked feeling betrayed.
"He was in a hurry so I guessed it must be something urgent "
"Do you need help with anything … the physiotherapist will be in soon" she said
"Can you pass me my phone please?" I asked and she gladly did .
"Thanks " I said and assured her l would be fine on my own. I dialed Ivan's number hoping everything was fine. The nurse said he was in a hurry so it must be something urgent and I needed not to feel disappointed. The call went through and he picked up after a while.
"Hello …" It was a female's voice and my heart sunk .
"Maybe it's Beatrice.. you need to chill!" I thought to myself.
"Won't you speak… Amara!" She said proudly and I immediately recognized it was Chloe. Why did she have Ivan's phone .
"Chloe…" I whispered.
"Yeah it's me and what do you want from my boyfriend?" She replied angrily.
"I'm sorry must have dialed the wrong number!" I replied and hanged up. "Did I make a fool of myself again?" I thought and held my chest firmly. My heart was ripping apart and I needed the pain to stop.
"You've got this Amara!" I said to myself as I tried breathing in and out. The physiotherapist came in to check up on me but I found it hard to cooperate. He reassured me the delay in my healing was normal and I would be able to walk latest by noon. I honestly didn't care about anything he was saying, all I was thinking about was why Ivan was constantly playing with my feelings. Why did I even think there was a possibility he liked me. Since Ivan was busy with his girlfriend , I had no other option than to call my mom . She was shocked when she saw me in the wheelchair but the doctors reassured her I was going to be fine and could go home today.
Mom helped me to my room so I could freshen up and dress for school. She didn't want me to go to school but I insisted on going. I wanted to take this quiz today and not any other day. From my window, I saw Ivan and Chloe talking… I didn't care and I didn't want to see him either . I drew my curtains and quickly got ready. I stepped out of the car in my wheelchair , waiting for my Uber. I was texting Alice on my phone when I saw Chloe and Ivan stepped out of his house. Ivan didn't see me as he was busily conversing with her. I don't know what they were arguing about but he looked upset. It was annoying looking at them but I couldn't take my eyes of them either. Chloe noticed me and leaned in to kiss him.
"Is she trying to make me jealous !" I thought and as a matter of fact I was jealous. I turned my wheelchair, making Ivan notice me. "Amara!" He said, surprised and thankfully my Uber showed up.
"Amara!" He called out and walked towards me.
"Hi !" I feigned a smile.
"I …I .. was … just about to see you " he stuttered. I swallowed the lump in my throat, trying so hard to hide my pain.
"It's fine , I was discharged today " I replied looking at the driver who stood beside me to help me inside.
"If you don't mind … I'm late for school " I said not looking at him. The driver made an attempt to help me up but he stopped him.
"Allow me " he said
"You don't have to … your girlfriend looks piss and she's been calling you … you are not deaf right?I said taking his hands off me.
"Can you please help me?" I said to the driver and he gladly did.
"I can barely stand , can you please lift me up!" I said looking right into the driver's eyes and he nodded. He had deep brown eyes and had broad chest. His hair even though short suited him very well. He looked like he was in his late 20's but looked hot.
"Don't you dare touch her!" Ivan exclaimed angrily and grabbed me forcefully from the wheelchair.
"What was that about!" I yelled angrily at him .
"I know you are upset but I can explain "
"You owe me no explanation Ivan and…" before I could finish, Chloe pulled him by hand.
"Let's go please!" I close the door .