Chapter 16

Sofiya

I was sitting on my mom's hospital bed and holding her hands. She had a peaceful sleep. She was carrying my brother, and he will be born any minute now. I was so glad to see that she was sleeping like a princess. I gently enjoyed the warmth of her hands as I rubbed them. She woke up and smiled at me, and I smiled back. Mom, did I wake you up?" No, sweetie, you didn't. It's the shortening of words. She answered. How do you feel, mom? Is it so painful? I asked her out of worry. I don't want my mom to be in any kind of pain or trouble. I really like her a lot. We had bad money and still have bad money, but she did everything she could for my well-being. I've never met my father, but she gave me the love of both a mother and a father.

Sweetie, I feel very weak. I feel like I won't be able to make it. If neither of us makes it, I want you to forget about us and start over in a city where no one knows you. Please take care of your brother for me if he makes it. She said this while c