6.

Zayed sat on one of the chair in the waiting room, his head in his hands. His only thought was on Star. After they had brought her to the hospital, the doctor that met them in  the ED had told them that she required surgery.

So, with Moonbeam pacing around and his thoughts scattered, the were both waiting on the results.

“Zayed, how’s she ?” Genie asked, walking to meet him with Malik beside her.

“Still in surgery. We don’t know what is going on yet,” the words came out of his mouth like a cry for help.

“She’s going to be fine,” Malik placed a hand on his shoulder.

Zayed nodded. He looked at the direction of Moonbeam and saw that Genie had her hands around her shoulder. Family- that was why one had them. You did not have to be strong around family.

But he could not let himself break down, even though his brother’s firm hand made him feel secure. He had responsibilities now.