Chapter 3 My Grandma's New Daughter

It's been three weeks now, Leonard kept going back to the hospital hoping to catch a glimpse of the Good Samaritan that saved his grandmother's life, but all to no avail.

it was as if the young lady Isabel disappeared into the thin air... for a busy business tycoon like Leonard, creating time to go to the clinic would have been a major problem for him because of his busy schedule.

but he had a promise to keep, not only that, something kept pulling him back to that place. it was like a force that was greater than him.

the hospital canteen became another hang-out spot for Leonard, he would go there and sit for an hour each day to the extent that almost every staff there got to know him, and the fact that he is looking for Isabel became known to everyone there.

It was a bright Friday afternoon, Leonard decided to wait a bit longer than usual, something in him keeps telling him that he is going to meet Isabel.

having asked around a couple of times and no one seems to know where Isabel was, waiting became his only option.

meanwhile, he received an emergency call and was about to leave when he bumped into a lady that was walking absent-mindedly.

Isabel came to the hospital because of the severe pain that tormented her the night before, she wouldn't want to miss her first day of work the next day because her menses came, hence the decision to go to the hospital.

after getting checked, some pain-relieving drugs were given to her. she decided to eat at the canteen and take her drugs before going home, that was when she bumped into Leonard.

"am sorry mister she said without looking at him." Leonard stood still... who could this lady be he asked himself?

that voice... that back, that perfume, I must have met her before.

"he stopped when he realized that he was talking to himself and decided to check who the mystery lady was."

Leonard kept his distance and watched the lady as she sat down, Isabel sat down with her back facing Leonard making it difficult for Leonard to see her face. yet he kept staring at her.

Isabel ordered her meal and ate silently, then she took some medicine and kept eating, Leonard was lost in thought, he kept staring at the beauty in front of him until a Child ran and held him.

uncle have you seen my mom. the little boy asked? Leonard had to squat down to get to the same level as the lad. he gently rubbed the lad's head and said... no my dear, I haven't seen her but I will help you find her.

uncle am hungry the boy said. without waiting for the boy to complete his statement, Leonard picked him up and heads straight to the canteen.

when he got to where Isabel was seated, he stopped, put the boy down, and asked. miss can we sit with you please?

sure the lady answered without looking at him, Leonard sat down and ordered a meal for the boy.

When the meal was served, he looked at the lady and begged, Miss please help me feed the boy.

he did that on purpose because he wanted the lady to raise her head so he could see her face.

Miss, am sorry I hope we are not bothering you Leonard asked?

of course not, Isabel raised her head touched the boy's cheek, and said with a smile on her face, what an adorable boy, your son is so lovely.

Leonard was smitten by her beauty and attitude and didn't realize when Isabel called him. Mr. Leonard.

Mr. Leonard, she called him again and again until she drew him out of his deep thought, she took the boy from his lap and started feeding him.

Leonard was stunned, miss Isabel where have you been, it's good to meet you again, Leonard said.

nice to meet you again Mr. Leonard, Isabel replied. how is Mrs. Diana doing? I hope she's better now? Isabel asked.

yes she is, that very thoughtful of you to ask, my grandma is fully recovered and she keeps asking of you, she wants to see you.

am very hungry... the young lad interrupted Leonard. oh sorry, baby Isabel said and started feeding the kid. Leonard sat silently and watched Isabel feed the young lad. he was so engrossed with the beautiful scene that he didn't hear the question that was thrown at him.

Me. Leonard, what's your son's name Isabel asked again?

oh, he's not my son, I found him here, he's looking for his mom and I promised to help him find her.

oh poor kid I hope he finds his mom Isabel said. oh my said... Sebastian "a woman screamed while running towards them."

the boy was happy as he jumped and happily called out... mama, mama.

Sebastian oh my baby you scared me. Sebastian happily ran and hugged his mom.

good evening the woman said as she stood before Leonard and Isabel. Thank you madam for taking care of my son, Sebastian's Mum said as she stretched forth her arms to carry her child.

Oh ma'am no need to thank me but thanK Mr. Leonard, he was the one that found your son, Isabel said while looking at Leonard.

Thank you so much, sir, I am Victoria Smith, nice to meet you both, Sebastian's mom said.

Likewise, Leonard answered. Oh your son is an adorable kid, and miss Isabel here took great care of him, Leonard said, Thank you. Mr. Leonard and miss Isabel, I don't know what I would have done without you two today, am so grateful to you both and I would love to take my leave now as my daughter will be awake anytime soon.

Ok run along miss Smith, Leonard said, bye miss Smith, bye Sabastain Isabel said and waved at them. Bye uncle, bye aunt Sabastain waved as he left with his mom.

When they left, there was an awkward silence between them. Mr. Leonard, nice to see you again Isabel cleared her throat and said but I have to leave now, she stood up to leave.

"Wait a minute Miss Isabel," please can you follow me to see my grandma?

she's been looking for you since she got discharged from the hospital, could you please spare me a few minutes, just follow me home to see her.