Confrontation

Natalie

I paced back and forth in our room. Then re-read again the message that my aunt Jean sent me. Dad has been hospitalized. Dad needed money. What should I tell Francis about this? Exhaling, I pulled out my phone again and checked my bank account. Francis gave me access to my new bank account. He said that I could use it anytime I wanted. If I am bored and would go shopping and do whatnot.

Francis kept spoiling me and it makes me a bit anxious and worried that I will become a burden to him, so I never used the money on that account that has my new surname on it.

I punch the call button of my Aunt's number and it rings for a while.

"Auntie, how was dad?"

"He needed an immediate operation on his kidney. I'm sorry to call this Natalie, but your mom and Porsha are nowhere to be found."

"It's okay. I'll be there and settle the charges. Money isn't a problem. Please give me the address of the hospital and the room number."