Chapter 18

Sofiya

The hospital was where we went. Laura and I got out of the car and went inside while Adonis drove the car to the parking lot. I ran inside and saw Miss Maria waiting for me in the hall. I hugged her and asked her how my brother was doing. I left Miss Maria and Laura outside and went into the patient's room. When I saw my brother lying down with some small machines on his body, I started crying.

He saw it and was happy. Is that you, big sister? You came? Yes, I'm your older sister, baby. I came. I told him as I kissed his head. Are you going to stay with me today, big sister? Yes, honey, I'll be with you all day. I smiled and told him. Won't I cause you to lose your job? You stayed with me because? I won't, honey. I got permission. Really? Yes, kid. I'm happy now. Am glad to see you again, my older sister. So am I, baby. Big sister, I'm no longer a baby—I'm nine years old now. He shook my hand after I laughed. Big sister, I am serious. Promise me you won't call me a baby anymor