STRENGTH

g the same condolences, "Sorry for your l

shock of her loss weighed heavily on her, and although some of th

ept the fact that

how cruel death could be. She looked up and saw her devastated siblings surrounding their grieving mother, drawing strength from one another. Despite needing to join them, she didn't have the strength to comfort an

and was extremely tired. She just sat down on th

aron tiredly. Sobbing, Sharon call

hat happened? Where are you? Why are you crying?" Her questions s

she contin

ck from his trip?" she asked, her wo

cident," she

ow? Which hospital?" She asked her siste

t Star H

my w

en she got to the hospital, she asked where her family was, and the nurse kindly showed her the way

say something! Why is nobody saying anything?" she asked hy

iedly stood up and introduced herself, and he told them that her dad was in a critical state and that they were doing all they

d stood tall through every storm, an embodiment of strength, just

ouch could anchor him to life. His voice, once stron

know that I am proud of you. Take care of your sisters and

d do now is try and focus on getting better," she said with t

Her cousin Sally's voice pulled her from the trance, making her look at her

all out. You ne

. I need to be strong." She muttered

ur emotions inside. I hate seeing you like this," Sally said,

was happy that her father was dead. He always criticized everything she did and wanted the company all to himself.

lt heavy and suffocating. She embraced her mother and siblings, offering them what little comfor

heavier than just physical exhaustion. The person staring back at her looked drained, hollow even. Deciding she needed to return to reality, she sighed deeply and made the decision to step out; she couldn't afford to get si

t the back of her hair rise not in a threatening but mag

eyes with a man staring in her dire

perfection, as though someone had handpicked the most captivating features. Dimples adorned his cheeks, a feature that happened to be her weakness. His well-kept, charmingly to

a small curse slipping under her breath for staring too long, decidi

om her meal. Dropping the cutlery gently, she leaned back

f smile that could make a woman's h

, then quickly added, "Oh, I am sorry to invade your privacy. But I couldn't help but wonder why

ting. "And what is a handsome man like yourself doing alone without a dat

ack, the arrogance in his tone matching the glint in his eyes.

g up, she threw a wad of cash onto the table and grabbed her thing

her hand, bringing a rush to her already racing hear

thly, his eyes drawing her into his pull

ely look. "Because I didn't throw it," she retorted,

eel his eyes on