The Presence

I received a phone call from her when I was having brunch with Mrs Giggs that mid morning. My heart sank. She informed me that she needed to be admitted for check and observation over the weekend.

I didn’t want to just leave Mrs Giggs because we both were supposed to shop for the items we needed. So, we proceeded with our plan. Guardian Angel texted me in the afternoon asking me where was I. I told him that I was shopping with someone, and I played the mysterious game – I didn’t tell him directly who I was with. Later in his reply, he told me that he was going outstation with 'someone'. What?!!! I was shocked and another ‘heart sank feeling’ attacked. I was so wanting to see him and plus, it was a weekend!

With the received phone call from her, I really needed him to be by my side. I needed support. I needed someone to fall back on. Later, he revealed that he was just pulling my leg. A tit-for-tat game he played on me. It was a relief! A big one.

I finally called it a day of shopping. I wanted to pack up the necessaries and bring them over for her. I spent about an hour there. She looked fine but 'mentally weak'. I stayed strong and ensured her everything will be fine. I also reminded her to not give up.

She reminded me on her wish again. I didn’t say a word when she mentioned it again.

At night, I felt so much comforted being with Guardian Angel. He picked me up for dinner and we headed to Skewers. I took a few sips of his beer after dinner. We didn’t dwell a lot into the situation, but his presence and actions were enough to me. I knew I could fall back on him, seek comfort and mental support from him. That was enough and I am truly grateful; or else I might have brokendown.