Chapter 76

Yana's PoV

Why is my baby crying? Why can't I comfort him? I can feel him, I can hear him but I just can't see him! I've been willing my eyes to open, but they are not cooperating. This is frustrating! I heard Zach telling me to wake him up, and that's exactly what I'm gonna do!

With fierce determination, I focus and block all the turmoil in my head. I try opening my eyes several times, but each time I get a glimpse of the light, it disappears!

I can literally feel the tears running down my face in this moment. I'm wrestling with my mind, as I recall bits and pieces of my memory during labour. Giving myself one last chance, I pray and hope God hears me as I will my eyes to open. I start counting backward from five to achieve my goal: 5, 4, 3, 2,1! My eyes flicker a few times until they finally open! Yes!

My breathing is a bit labored, but relief courses through me! I want to scream and shout, but Zach's tired sleeping figure forces me to be silent.

He has dark circles under his eyes,