That night, Mr. Willis called me and said, "Do you mind stay with Kayla? She feels dizzy and won't able to go out for dinner with us."
"Sure," I said. "Better than taking a risk to lose her balance if she was alone."
"I agree. I was afraid no one would be here if Kayla falls," said Mr. Willis.
"When are you leaving?" I asked.
"In a few minutes, so you can come here now," said Mr. Willis.
"Okay," I said.
I told Dad what was going on.
"I don't blame Mr. Willis for not leaving Kayla alone when she feels dizzy," said Dad.
"I don't either," I said. "I'm going there now."
"Okay, see you later," said Dad.
I went over there.
"Thank you for coming," said Mr. Willis.
"Dad said you did the right thing," I said.
"I know," said Mr. Willis.
"Is that why Kayla's not coming to school now?" I asked.
"Yes," said Mr. Willis. "It could happen there again."
"That's why it was a good thing we were in the same class when it happened," I said.
"I agree," said Mr. Willis.
"But Kayla can't have visitors," said Mrs. Willis.
"Do you want her to lose her balance when no one is around?" asked her husband. "I rather have Mary Anne be here. Plus, doctors know she's a good helper."
"Well, okay, then," said Mrs. Willis.
"I'll gather the other kids and meet you in the car," said Mr. Willis.
He did.
"Kayla's sleeping now," said Mr. Willis. "Feel free to put the TV on, just keep it low."
"Okay," I said.
Then, they left. Her parents wanted to give Kaylee a break, so she joined them. I put the TV on, but I kept it low. Ten minutes later, I heard a bang as I got up. Kayla lost her balance and I went to help her get up. Thank god it's a carpet.
"Chemo makes me dizzy," said Kayla.
"Like last time," I said.
"I was trying to get water," said Kayla.
"I'll get it for you," I said.
"Alright, great," said Kayla.
That's what I did and came back with it.
"Thanks," said Kayla.
"Good thing your father asked me to stay with you in case it happens," I said.
"He told me he was asking you. I was glad to hear it," said Kayla.
"He did the right thing," I said. "Dad agreed with me."
"Too bad Kaylee wasn't staying," said Kaylee.
"Your parents just wanted her to take a break," I said.
"True," said Kayla.
She had that again 30 minutes later. She didn't dare getting up after that. She had just fallen asleep when her family came 20 minutes after that.
"Glad you had me here. Kayla lost her balance twice," I said.
"I knew that would happen if I didn't tell her mom to let you look after her," said Mr. Willis.
"I might as well stay more often whenever she has that feeling," I said.
"Good idea," said Mr. Willis.
I also get paid for being a caregiver. I went home after that. I felt relieved about staying with Kayla.
"How Kayla made out tonight?" asked Dad.
"She lost her balance twice while I was with her," I said.
"It was a good thing her father asked you stay with her," said Dad.
"The only bad part is that she could no longer attend school due to that reason," I said. "That would be hard on me because we were always sitting together in classes. Now, I'll feel lost without her."
"You could try pretending that she's with you," said Dad.
"I could try do it that way. I bet Kaylee would do the same. Worst of all, I see Kayla more than her sister all day in school except for lunch and after school," I said.