Jake glared at the doctor. He saw the numerous missed calls from Sophia but had planned to call her back the next day when he was sure he would have felt better. "I'm sorry sir," the doctor apologised. "Keep your apology to yourself. She will be worried now. I didn't want her to know I had an accident until I feel better," Jake complained thinking of what excuse to give Sophia. Talking about Sophia, she kept calling him and also sent numerous messages asking him what was wrong. What he was trying to prevent is happening now, he frowned. The doctor checked his vitals and left him in the ward.
Mr Olsen and Jessie soon arrived at the hospital where Jake was. "I told you guys that I will be fine. You just stressed yourself by coming down here," Jake said coldly to his friends. Jessie and Mr Olsen shared glances. They knew something was wrong with Jake because the Jake they knew won't get angry at them for checking on him. "What is wrong with little bro? Who made you angry?" Mr Olsen asked with a mischievous grin on his face. Jake hissed at his question. Mr Olsen's eyes danced around its socket. Jake dislikes being regarded as little brother. "Hissing can't help you. We can," Jessie said. "Not concerning this one," Jake showed the both of them his call logs.
"When did you have a girlfriend and you didn't tell me?" Mr Olsen questioned. "We both know you are not usually interested in talks about females," Jake said. "Not anymore. Okay?" Mr Olsen said. Jake wondered what changed but shrugged it off as he went back to sulking. "Doesn't she know you had an accident?" Jessie asked. "I didn't tell her. I don't want her worrying herself," Jake replied. "Don't worry, I will call Katherine and explain to her. I'm sure she will know how to tell such that she won't be worried," Jessia said. "Please do because she won't stop calling me," Jake said. "When you mentioned Katherine, do I know her?" Mr Olsen asked. "No. She is our friend. You guys haven't met," Jessie replied. " Yes, you know her," Jake responded. Jessie had a questioning look. "Did you let them meet already?" Jessie enquired. "The only Katherine I know is my assistant," Mr Olsen said. "Yes, she is the one I'm referring to," Jake said. Jessie was left mouth agape. She has never thought of asking Katherine what work she does or where she works.
"Okay," was Mr Olsen's simple reply. "Please call her already," Jake said. Jessie dialed Katherine's number. She picked up almost immediately. "Jessie, what is wrong with Jake?" Katherine asked. "Are you with Sophia?" Jessie asked. "No. I left her in the room so that I can call Jake myself when your call came in," Katherine responded. "Jake was involved in an accident," Jessie said. "Is he fine? Hope it wasn't a serious one," Katherine asked. "He is fine. All he needed was little surgery and it has been done. He is to rest now," Jessie said. "Okay. Send the hospital address. Sophia won't let me be this night so we'll have to come to the hospital tomorrow," Katherine said. "Wait let me ask Jake," Jessie said then faced Jake, " Should I give her the hospital address so that she and Sophia can come tomorrow?" she questioned.
"Give her. Sophia knows already," Jake said. "Ok," Jessie told Katherine the hospital address. "Ok. See you tomorrow. Tell Jake he will receive an earful tomorrow," Katherine replied. "He knows," Jessie giggled, " Bye. Later." Mr Olsen who had left the ward before Jessie called Katherine came in. "Your mom just called me now asking me where you are," Mr Olsen said. "What did you tell her?" Jake glared at him. He knew Mr Olsen can be unpredictable. One might think he covered up for him but he will do the other. One might also think he didn't cover up for him but he will do the other again. "I told her you are with me. I know it's gonna be difficult to handle two women," Mr Olsen chuckled. "Okay," Jake said.
"I will be on my way home now," Jessie said. Jake and Mr Olsen shared knowing glances. "Idiots, yes, he is at home," Jessie said. Mr Olsen and Jake laughed. "Go to him. He is all you've got," Jake joked. "Let me be," Jessie left ward. "Dee, you are leaving too?" Jake asked. "No. I'm glad it was a day like this that you had an accident," Mr Olsen said. "Dylan!" Jake called. "Hey! It gave me a reason to run away from Gina's unending grunts and tantrums," Mr Olsen said bareface. "You can as well tell me bedtime stories," Jake grinned. Mr Olsen laughed. "If you weren't on the sick bed, I would have punched that mouth you used in making such request," Mr Olsen said. "You should do; I dare you," Jake said. Mr Olsen raised his fist up as though he wants to punch Jake. Jake took the pillow and used it to hide his face. "I was only joking. Can't someone play with you in peace again?" Jake mumbled.
Katherine went back in to meet Sophia still calling Jake's number. "I spoke to Jessie already. She said he is fine. Just a little accident," Katherine said. "Why didn't he want me to know?" Sophia queried. "He doesn't want to worry you," Katherine said. "Aren't I worried now?" Sophia frowned. Katherine pulled Sophia into a hug and patted her. "He should pick my calls and tell me himself that he is fine," Sophia said already crying. She has a feeling that the accident wasn't a minor one. Katherine kept patting her till she slept off in her arms with tears strokes on her face.
Katherine exhaled and let her lie comfortably on the bed. She also has a feeling Jake's accident wasn't a minor one as Jesssie said. She could only hope he gets better quickly.
When Jake was sure Sophia would have slept, he sent her a message. "Hello love, how are you? I hope you are doing well. I'm sorry I didn't let you know about my accident. I was worried you will be worried. Don't be afraid. The accident is a minor one. It is nothing much. I know your curious self will want to know how the accident happened but I won't bore you with the details. All I want you to do after reading this message is to freshen up and put on a beautiful dress with your ever beautiful smile to complement your dress. Promise me, you will do all that. Hugs and kisses. I love you. Your cute monkey."
Mr Olsen who was busy with his phone also looked at Jake to check if he was asleep or not. He found him pressing his phone. "You know you've to rest. Don't make me punch you to sleep," Mr Olsen said. "I will. I just want to send an assurance message to my baby," Jake said still typing on his phone."Once you are done, hand over that phone to me," Mr Olsen said. "Okay. Okay. Let me be fast with my typing then. I'm feeling sleepy already," Jake said yawning. "Good boy," Mr Olsen flashed his teeth at him.
As said, Jake gave his phone to Mr Olsen after he was done typing. Mr Olsen told Jake that he would be going through his gallery as he was finding a way to pass time. Jake told him to do whatever he wants. Mr Olsen was going through the gallery when he came across a picture they took which included Piper eleven years ago. He frowned as he wondered why Jake still has a stupid and bad memories filled picture like this one. He wanted to delete it but he just let it be. He went through the recent pictures. He found pictures of Jake, Sophia and Katherine.
When he saw a picture of where Jake backed Katherine with Sophia sulking beside them, he felt as though he was being cheated on by Katherine. He quickly cautioned himself for being irrational. When he was tired of doing anything yet achieving nothing, he decided to sleep.