Marriage Of Secrets

ng Holta Monitor didn't make her feel better. T

be so handsome b

at she was

aper paper, nodding at every reporter. K

er mum noticed her

nodded, before pouring

?" She

her mother looked suspicious.

cked up her phone. "Nothing is bothering me, mama. I just feel a bit t

next sentence caused K

ed to help you with some money when you

ut he does have a lot going on already. I don't think I'll be relyi

g straight here," her mother frowned. K

again? Gabriel is trying already. T

sand, at least he can try to tell you where to borrow it. You can't just

to win them against all odds, but who cared! They were lucky to have each other, okay?! He was a man of tactics, and she was a go-getter. He could help he

before her mum, and her

a? It's been a wh

n't want to tell you this but mum was r

realize it got worse. Do not beat yourself up too much, baby." Gabriel sounded like his flirty 15 year old self. Sh

nce at his end. Karla felt her stomach churn as her deepest fear unraveled. This was all pointless. Gabriel was struggling like her. "You

k," his voice f

death situation right now. No one knows how long she can sur

, Karla. Where could I possibly get that in a few days? I can only guarantee you next week of success. It

d it. Her mum's hands softly caressed hers, a

et the money this week?" "He said he will try," Karla said. "I told you he will help. He always helps, my love. That's the man you cherished with all your heart! Th

ing longer here though. I have been here my whole life," her mum laughed. Karla frowned. The lady's secrets were get

sense how she could just be a fan of a hospital just like that. She never even loved drugs or doctors. Who the hell was this lady anyway? Karla walked down the hospital hallway, possibly having an existential c

e her the doctor's handwritten note. It was written so illegibly that she hadn't bother

medication," the pharmacist inform

y because we compile it and donate to the orphans under our care. It is a

ifelong savings. Well, there goes her 1000 dollars. Her mum's me

d the money on a currency counter. She walked int

instructions and do not overdose your mother," the pharmacist advised, before ignoring her. Karla wal

l texted her as she drew closer to her mother's hosp

bear this anymore! Karla erased her text and opened the call dial. She took out the business card Anderson offered h

said when he picked up the call. It was obvio

ng this for my

dress of the hospital, I have bette

ssed her phone against her chest. This was bad! Very bad! Gabriel would never see her

ologized in her head.