16 Epilogue: Its The Beginning Of Getting Better (1/2)
At the hospital, Ms. Ipruk was paid some attention, since she was the one who was poisoned after all. Although, they let her leave quickly, not finding anything wrong. They remained at the hospital for most of the night, waiting to hear if Bradley had regained consciousness yet.
One of the nurses informs her, ”Please go home and get some rest.You can come back tomorrow.”
They did just that. Once they were home Sophia breaks the news to her mentor, ”Ms. Ipruk.”
”Yes?”
”My mother called.”
She freezes in shock, ”She called? That's who you were talking to earlier?”
”Yes. I hung up though. I wanted to tell her that she shouldn't come tomorrow but it's too late now. She's definitely going to come.”
”I'll talk to her.”
”She's going to scold us.”
”Most certainly.”
For the first time in this entire day, they both laugh. They laugh at how they're more worried about Sophia's mother than everything else that happened.
How ridiculous are we now?
”Well, at least we're okay so she can't be too angry.”
”Haha. Well let's get some rest. Let's head to the hospital first thing in the morning and wait until he wakes up. We can deal with Charlotte later.”
They get up early, not that Sophia could sleep much. She still feels so drained from yesterday. That doesn't mean she has to look as worn out as she feels. She puts one of her best dresses, designed by yours truly, and leaves her hair down.
When they arrive, they are fortunate to hear that he's finally woken up. The doctor tells them that they can see him but to be mindful.
”Little Bradley? Is that you? How do you feel?”
He stops staring at the ceiling and looks at Ms. Ipruk with a thoughtful gaze.
”You... saved me. Thank... you so much.”
”You don't have to thank us. It was the right thing to do.” Sophia spoke before Ms. Ipruk.
He moves his head slightly trying to see who else spoke. His face is covered in bandages, mostly his nose. She winces slightly but he doesn't catch it, ”You're... Sophia?”
”The one and only.”
”Thank you. I wish... I had something to give you for your help but everything I owned is gone now...”
”Don't worry about that, you can pay us back later.” She winks.
”Yes. Just focus on recovering.”
A silence stretches for a while before Ms. Ipruk speaks up again.
”I don't know how much you remember but we don't blame you at all. I'm sorry that we couldn't save something for you.”
”I remember… most of it. I always kinda resented my dad for ignoring me most of my childhood. He was always more worried about other things...” He pauses and tries to catch his breath, ”I always… wondered if he never let me see mom because he didn't think I deserved to. But knowing the truth, is a lot worse. He really was horrible but I just don't,” He takes another deep breath. ”know how to feel about him. He was my dad, he loved me but he... used me. He hurt me and everyone around us. I think that's something that will take a lot of recovering from.”
He pauses and reaches for something next to the bedside table. ”They left me this. I'll be okay... someday at least.”
It's the locket.
Madame Johnson and Darmae Farona really will always be watching over him.
”Here little one.” She hands him some kind of letter. ”Inside there's some information that will help you once you're out of here.”
”What…”
”It's just some people who might be able to help you. Hide you and get you back on your feet. Incase you need it. Also, we're here if you ever need anymore help.”
”Thank you so much… uh ma'am?”
”Haha! Just call me Cecilia.” She pats his head gently. He looks slightly embarrassed.
”We apologize. But we have to be going soon. I'm really happy you're okay though. I'm also thankful for your trust. Also, I apologize for punching you.”
He actually smiles at that. ”It's okay. I was punched by the legendary Sophia Fauve. I think I'll brag about it. Besides, you did what I've always wanted to do. Punch my dad in the face, so thanks for that too.”
”Take care, Bradley.” She gives him a quick pat on the shoulder and smiles as well.
”Listen before we leave, I want you to know that you will do better. Don't believe in a curse but believe in yourself. You've been given a second chance. Live a good life. And I hope to see you again.”
He nods. ”I will.”
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”Ms. Ipruk? I still haven't forgotten about the Spiritual Magic. I'm still kind of annoyed with you.”
”Haha. I promise to teach you what I know, someday. I know you'll make it into something successful.”
”Of course I will.”
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It doesn't take long for them to arrive at the train station to pick up Sophia's mother.
She looks tired and stressed, probably not from the journey. One she spots them she says, ”You two are going to be the death of me!”