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I paced back and forth in front of the operating room. My hands are shaking. Cold sweat has been streaming down the palms. I'm so scared if something happens to Daddy.

"Oh my God, I beg of you to run Daddy's operation. Give her health back." I don't stop praying silently.

I looked at Mommy, who was sitting on the hospital bench with Auntie Marta, the household assistant in our family. Mommy's tears did not stop rolling down her cheeks.

I leaned against the wall. Closing my eyes and hoping that nothing I fear will happen to Daddy. Until finally, I felt a gentle caress on my shoulder.

Chiko smiled as if to give me peace. The look in his eyes was sincere.

"Everything will be alright."

I wish so too. 

"I'm afraid of losing Dad, Sir." My lips are trembling. Tears were already flowing in my eyes.

Chiko shook his head several times. As if to say that I shouldn't think badly. Slowly, Chiko pulled me and brought him into his arms. Chiko kn