Chapter 11: How to sneak away!
After appeasing his mother and sister, Micah stretched his arms dramatically, complaining about the lack of movements. Then he suggested going to the hospital cafeteria to eat something.
"Mum, I have been lying in bed for too long! Please! Let’s go there."
Micah said, his eyes gleaming, his hands clasped together in exaggerated pleading.
Elina hesitated. She glanced at her daughter, searching for support. Micah’s state of mind has been unstable since he woke up that morning. Earlier, hadn’t he recoiled from the doctor’s proximity? What would happen if someone in the cafeteria or hallway accidentally brushed against him? Would he flinch? Or would it trigger another episode of a panic attack?
Willow, sensing her mother’s concerned eyes, pursed her lips before nodding in assurance. Micah’s request was too abrupt. It had taken them aback. Didn’t their mother say he had been overwhelmed by the doctor’s presence? Why was he eager to be surrounded by strangers?
The only solution was to see for herself how Micah would react outside of the hospital room.
Considering they were in the VIP section and the food probably wouldn’t be that bad, Elina agreed to try the hospital meals.
"Fine, But I am calling your father to bring food from home. I don’t have high hopes for it being decent."
Elina said, her tone sceptical.
Micah grinned as he kicked off the blanket eagerly, standing up from bed too quickly. His head swayed for a split second before he steadied himself. He caught his mother’s disapproving stare and grabbed his glasses from the bedside table, pretending the little mishap was due to not seeing clearly rather than feeling dizzy.
The trio walked toward the elevator at a leisurely pace.