CHAPTER 15

ARABELLA HERNANDEZ

When I woke up there was no one in the room. Sitting up on the bed I picked up the glass from the bedside table and drank water. I could still feel the weakness. At the same time, Dad entered the room with a tray in his hand Diego followed him from behind.

"Finally you are awake!" He said coming inside the room and taking a seat beside me. Diego stood at a distance with his eyes fixed on me. Dad asked again "Feeling better?"

I nodded "A lot."

"I have brought some soup for you." He then leaned closer to me and whispered "And don't worry it's not vegetarian."

I chuckled when my eyes fell on Diego there was a light smile on his lips too.

"Thank you, Dad."

"Oh, you don't have to thank me, Ara, as a Dad I think it's my responsibility to take care of my daughter."

He placed the tray on my lap, I started having the soup from the bowl.

"Is it good? I asked Deborah to add many things in it to make this disgusting soup taste good." Dad asked.

"It is good." Then I leaned a bit