The Greatest Love Story Ever Told : YOU WILL CRY WHEN YOU READ THIS! by Suzy K Quinn

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told : YOU WILL CRY WHEN YOU READ THIS! by Suzy K Quinn

Author:Suzy K Quinn [Quinn, Suzy K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-03-13T18:30:00+00:00


Thirty-Three

Michael Lamb

* * *

I was in shock.

Utter shock.

Callum’s story could not end this way. It was perfectly obvious that Callum and Angel Rain’s friendship must continue, for everyone’s sake.

‘When was the last time you saw Angel Rain?’ I asked.

‘Nearly a month ago,’ said Callum. ‘All this happened just before you started interviewing me.’

‘You must see your friend,’ I said. ‘Not just for my continued research, but for your continued happiness. And Angel Rain’s too.’

‘But there’s no way,’ said Callum. ‘Her dad won’t let me see her.’

‘Have you tried talking to her father?’ I asked.

‘No,’ said Callum. ‘He’ll just tell me to get lost, won’t he?’

‘It’s still worth a try,’ I said. ‘He might have calmed down by now. Tell him you’re sorry. Throw yourself at his mercy. Beg if you have to.’

‘Alright,’ said Callum. ‘It’s worth a try. Will you come to the hospital with me? And then you can apologise to Nurse Kolawole at the same time.’

I let out something like a splutter. ‘Pardon me?’

‘That’s where we’ll do the apology, right?’ said Callum. ‘At the hospital. Because Sir Gus goes there every day to see Angel Rain, and he can’t close the door on me like he would if we called round his house. And you can help me say sorry with your big university words. Sir Gus will like that.’

I thought for a moment. ‘I suppose visiting the hospital would count as field research. And if I were able to observe your interactions with Angel Rain and her family, it would go down very well with Bethany Balls. She believes in observing first-hand where possible’

‘Yeah,’ said Callum. ‘And you could talk to Nurse Kolawole too. And make your own apology. You know, for not marrying her and that.’

‘Let’s not get our purposes crossed over,’ I said. ‘I will help you make your apology. But if I see Ifeoma on the children’s ward, it is best I avoid her. Because she is not part of this research.’

And I was 90% sure I would avoid Ifeoma if I saw her. Probably at high speed.

‘Will your university be okay with interviewing me outside of school, Mr Lamb?’ Callum asked.

‘Yes,’ I said. ‘My tutor, Bethany Balls, is okay with everything. Even intravenous drug use, at one point in time. As long as safeguarding is observed, Bethany will have no problem.’

Callum left then, promising to discuss the hospital visit with his family. We need a safeguarding parent or guardian on the visit – of that I was quite insistent.

‘I’ll text you when I find out who’s going to take me,’ said Callum. ‘I’ve got my own phone.’

I told Callum that, under absolutely no circumstances, should he text me.

‘We must follow safe-guarding protocol,’ I said. ‘I am an unfamiliar adult. Have your parent or guardian call me.’

‘But you’re not unfamiliar,’ Callum insisted. ‘We’ve talked for weeks, now. You’re a mate. Well, pretty much. I’m not loving the socks and sandals, but I can sort you out with some trainers. Just say the word.’

I must say, Callum’s gentle acceptance felt very nice.



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