For FEW minutes none of them moved from where they curled on the floor. Selena stared blankly ahead of her, lost in thought. She has stopped crying, just traces of tears on her face. She has lost all colors on her face. Her eyes were dull, no life. She felt like the world lost its meaning. Andrew is her life and now he is gone, she has nothing to live for. She was ready to do anything to save him, to the extent she nearly repeated a past mistake. "You know I want my daughter to look like you though,"Andrew's voice rang in her head."She is going to have your compassionate heart. And the same way you are protecting me is how she would look after her kids' siblings""And how are you sure she is going to be the first one?" "I just know"Another tear dropped from her eyes and she wiped it away. There is nothing to hold onto now but memories both shared. Life will never be the same again and Selena knows this. She can't imagine how she will live without her brother. She wasn't ab
Vera wasn't ready to accept reality. She has come to love Andrew and Selena as her own. After Mrs Parker, her dear friend died, she has promised to love them and make sure they never feel their void of losing a mother. She had taken a liking for them. Selena is sweet, caring and has been kind even to people who have hurt her. And she is such an angel. She doesn't deserve any of this. Nobody deserves to lose a parent and a sibling in a short space of time. She wanted to be the mother they lost and also for them to be siblings to Melissa. Now that Andrew is gone, it's just Selena and them. "I remember giving your mother my words that I will look after you both and now. I am sure she will be disappointed in me"She let out a quiet laugh and closed her eyes shut for a split second." I love you very much and I always will. Rest in peace, Andrew Parker. Selena, Melissa and I will miss you immensely" She pulled the sheets back to his face and turned around, leaving the ward in mo
Delson blinked severally to make sure he was not hallucinating and when he stopped blinking, Andrew was standing right there. Delson sat there for a few seconds with wide eyes until Andrew started moving towards him slowly. When he finally got to his senses, he stood up frantically and backed away from the approaching ghost, only that Andrew doesn't look like he is a ghost at all. "Stop!"Delson yelled and he stopped but before Delson can say anything the door bursted open and he disappeared. A nurse a entered and found him looking around. "Are you alright, sir?"She asked in concern.Delson nodded his head in response. "Okay then. The head doctor needs your attention in the emergency room, please hurry up." He nodded again and made his way out of the office with the nurse who followed her behind. ******* Robert pulled the door open and walked into his son's room. Kyle laid squarely on the bed with his eyes glued to the tv. Robert was displeased to see him still awa
"You know your nanny can go with you,"Robert spoke up after a disturbing silence existed between them. Kyle glared at him and snapped,"What! For how long is she going to be my mom? What happens when my friends find out that she is my nanny, not my mom. Dad, you know what, forget it. I am not going to school tomorrow and that's it. I don't care if I am ever going to know my mom." He said all that yelling. The silent night echoed his words back and Robert was afraid that he would wake up everyone in the mansion. "Put down your voice, it's late already "Robert cautioned him, gently placing a hand against his cheek."Sorry dad,"Kyle muttered. "It's alright. I am sorry you are feeling this way and there is nothing I can do about it. If you don't want to go to school tomorrow, it's fine. But I promise you that next time such will happen in your school, you will have a mom to go with you. No get some sleep" Kyle nodded and Robert drew the duvet to his neck then kissed his fore
It was 2am in the morning and Maria found herself wide awake. She hasn't been able to sleep and she is anxious and restless about it. She sat on the bed, legs crossed staring at the door, she has been doing that for a while now. Part of her hopes that Selena is okay which she doubts when her brother is lying in the hospital, awaiting surgery. "Why am I feeling so unsettled."Her mind wandered off to what could be the problem. Sighing deeply, she stood up from the bed and left the room. She was thirsty and wanted to drink some water. As soon as she stepped out of the room, she breathed in and out then proceeded to get water to quench her thirst. She took the last of the stairs and headed in the direction of the dining room. Sight of the dining reminded her that she missed dinner last night. Caleb had annoyed the hell out of her that she lost appetite and thereby going to bed hungry. She was able to get water to drink but she could not leave without having something to fi
Selena turned on her side and met the bed empty, she hissed loudly and raised herself up from the bed. She rubbed her eyes trying to adjust her eyesight properly. Her sight was blurry due to the bright light. After a while, she managed to open her eyes and looked at the wall clock on the opposite Wall, it was just few minutes to 7am She yawned and stretched then hopped out of the bedroom and headed to the bathroom. Few minutes later, she was back inside the room with her hands in her mouth, looking so tired. She had a few bugs under her eyes and puffy cheeks. Her eyes were red as well which indicated that she did not sleep well. She climbed the bed and sat wondering why Andrew is up early today. His side of the bed is empty. He doesn't have school today because he has a doctor appointment as well. She picked her phone from the nightstand and dialed his number. The ringtone echoed throughout the room which surprised Selena. "He never goes out without his phone or is he in th
Tears were running down her face freely. She sobbed softly but Melissa didn't mind. Melissa's arms were wrapped securely around her."Shhh, its okay, it's going to be alright"Melissa murmured reassuringly while stroking her head. Noises were heard coming from the main door and soon enough, Vera walked in looking tired. Her night shift was tiring coupled with the death of Andrew, she was exhausted. She jingled the spare key as she headed into the room but stopped on her tracks seeing the position her daughter and Selena is in. It was obvious to her that Selena is still mourning her brother as expected. She sighed,"are we still crying?"Selena in her tears turned towards Vera, Melissa twitched her lips and shook her head in response. "Selena won't stop crying and soon I might join her. We are all deeply hurt here but if she continues like this, we will never get over Andrew's death," Melissa said as a matter of factly and that really broke the remaining piece of Selena. S
"Use the door!"Robert yelled as his gaze continued to fix on his son. The door opened and in walked Eli"What?"Asked Robert not looking up. Eli sighed and shook his head."For once, can he be nicer? Always looking grumpy and sad"He thought and mastered a smile."Your father wants you to visit him"Eli said and stepped back a little so that if Robert flared up like he always does, he would be safe because as far as he is concerned, the news is not a pleasant one and Robert hates it when his father demands his presence. Robert clenched his fist, Kyle stared at him waiting for his normal reaction but what happened next surprised all three of them"Alright, I will see him"Was Robert's simple reply. He had concluded yesterday he would see his father. Eli gasped while Kyle had a huge confusion on his face. Robert was equally surprised at himself for agreeing so easily."Sir, are you sure?"Eli had to be sure that he heard his boss correctly. A situation where he would make arrangeme