Garth

Story of a mans struggle to help his wife overcome and injury.

One early spring day in London i believe the year was 1856. A man named Garth was strolling down a road when a peculiar man walked up to him and said sir one coin for a wish. Now Garth believed the man was just another bum on the streets so he tossed him a coin and said no wish necessary. The man said thank you so much sir i will never forget this. Then the man stumbled away as Garth continued on his way

now Garth lives in a pretty big flat with his wife Elaine and his son frank and his new born daughter grace

As Garth returned Elaine welcomed him at the door with grace in her arms and Garth lifts frank into his

arms

Garth told Elaine about his day, how work was and how it is getting harder and harder. Elaine was comforting and just told him it will get better trust me. Garth always smiled and said i hope so

now it was about two months later when Garth returned home again and something was odd

when Garth returned Elaine was not there to meet him as she always had, he thought she must have been busy so he started to search the house, he checked everywhere, then he checked the bedroom

Elaine was in the bed, her face sickly pale, her eyes sobbing from crying

Garth rushed to her side

he was crying as well he said what has happened

Elaine pulled back the covers to reveal a stab wound in her stomach

the sheets were covered with blood and Garth was petrified. He could not move he could not blink he could not believe what had happened to her

then the children ran into the room like dad can you come play with us

Garth snapped back, Elaine pulled the covers back over her and Garth said sure kids ill be right down go get started without me

Garth blinked 3 times very rapidly and rushed to the phone

he called doctor Fredrick

and with urgency he told him what was wrong and asked get here as fast as you can, god speed sir

Garth did everything he could to patch Elaine up, he put fresh bandages on and put a cool ice pack on her head

she said i dont want this to change lets just *cough* do what we would normally do when you got home *cough*

Garth was in tears, he began to speak, he told her of this new upcoming man in his business, he will probably become the richest man in England, they chuckled, Garth even said he might buy our business and some of us may be fired

Elaine in a weak voice said everything is gunna be fine in the end, she said that as she put her hand against his face

Garth trembled and said in a broken voice, i hope so

As soon as those words were said doctor Fredrick burst through the door pushed Garth aside and said leave me to work she needs attention right now, leave me to work!

Garth left unwillingly but he knew he had to

he walked down the stairs and passed the kids

he looked at them, they were playing soldier Frank was the soldier and grace was the monster baby attacking London bridge

Garth looked at them and took a deep breath and said Frank your in charge until i get back take care of your sister i wont be long

Garth went for a long walk in the cool night air, he didn't think, he didn't know where he was going, he just walked

he eventually got to London bridge

he walked up to the side and said that's a long drop

he leaned up against a steel bar and just watched the boats go by

he kept watching the boats for 10 minutes

until a coach wagon stopped behind him

out came a clean cut man in a nice suit with a cane and top hat

(the typical London Gentleman)

he said in a grumble voice are you ok sir

Garth turned around and said yea i'm fine

then man stared at him and said i say sir i do believe i know you

Garth looked at the man in a confused stare

the man said yes i know you

Garth said sir i do not remember you

the man reached into his pocket and flicked a coin in the air

Garth snatched it and began to inspect the coin

it was the pound that he gave to the poor man many weeks ago

Garth said but how?

the man said that dosent matter, i believe you have heard of me

i am the new upcoming business man that is taking London by storm, he said in a triumphant voice

Garth said you! but how

The man looked at the coin and said your coin is how

i used that coin and invested

i hit the jackpot and won big

now keep investing and spending and in return i get more

Garth put a smile on his face and said good for you sir, but it is late i should be getting home soon

the man butted in and said umm wait sir

i think i still owe you a wish

Garth chuckled i don't think you are magical sir

the man laughed ha no but i can make dreams come true

then Garth told him about Elaine

the man pondered the thoughts

then the man lifted up his shirt and said sir look at these

the man has taken up to 12 stab wounds into his stomach

Garth gasped sir are you alright

the man said i'm fine

now i think i can help you out

you just have to say the word

Garth complied

he said i wish my family was safe and my wife was healed

the man nodded and said hope into my coach

the man sent a courier out and gave him a letter and my address

we soon arrived at our house and Dr. Fredrick was down stairs with a sad look on his face

i looked at him, he stood up and said there is nothing more i can do

i looked at the man who came in with me and said you choose the wrong doctor

as Dr.Fredrick left a tall slender man walked into the room

he carried a heavy looking bag

he had a very low voice and said hello Maxwell doctor Simon at your disposal

so the mans name was Maxwell

and doctor Simon was his stepbrother, he had patched Maxwell up his whole life

Maxwell told him about Elaine and he said i will have her patched up in a giffy

doctor Simon went upstairs and Maxwell and Garth played with frank and grace

Maxwell said what was the other part of that wish again... oh right for your family to be safe

Maxwell pulled out a stack of money held it out in his hand and said here you go you gave me money now i can give you some, and i would like to offer you a partner ship in my business, come be rich with me

Garth could no believe what was happening

frank looked up at Maxwell and said sir are you a magician

Maxwell chuckled no son but i can make magic happen

they laughed

it was a half hour later then doctor Simon came down

he said she needs to rest now and in 2 days she will be good as new

Garth ran to the man hugged him and said how can i repay you

he said no payment needed just your friendship will suffice

Garth was as happy as can be

he picked up his two children and went to the door with the men

Maxwell left both of their numbers for Garth and said as he left i expect you to call me and i expect you in work next week

Garth smiled and jokingly saluted the man and said yes sir

as Garth put his kids to bed he went into his bedroom and pulled up a chair by Elaine and watched over her while she slept and as he fell asleep he said i will never leave you

THE END