Broken Beginnings: Chapter Three, Four and Five (Final Revisions)
Chapter Three:
Friday, September,07,2018
I open my eyes. The first thing Mother does when she realizes I’m awake is gently brush back my hair.
Remembering my best friend’s blood-dripping head, I panic.
“Nadia?” I asked.
“She’s here.” Mom said softly. A basin is grabbed and mom explains the anesthesia is making me sick. Tears flow, tears I cannot fight back.
“You’ll be fine.” Mom says reassuringly, but I know it’s not just me who worries.
Later
“Hi, sleeping beauty.” Mom says with a smile that reminds me of Bobe.
“How do you feel?”
“I feel better.” My voice barely broke the whisper. “But I’m thirsty.”
“I’ll get you a 7up, but take small sips.”
“Thank you.”
As I saw my mother’s exhaustion written on her face, I felt guilty. Seeing her like that made me feel guilty.
“You’re welcome.” My mom said.
In search of answers, I pushed the drink away.
“How bad is it?” I asked.
