CHAPTER 16

"Go pick whatever you want," I told Mary. She immediately nodded then let go of my hand and approached the medium-size teddy bears.

Suddenly my phone rang so I picked it up. Its Ciano.

I stood on the side before answering the call. "Hello!"

"Um… Hello?" It wasn't Ciano's voice on the other line.

"Who am I talking to?" I politely asked.

"Uhm.... This is Chris, Ciano's brother. Am I talking to Fatima? She's my brother's friend."

"Uhh, yes. This is Fatima. Nice to know you. How may I help you?"

"It's nice to know you too. Uhm…. I know you already knew about my brother's condition."

"How is he? Is there any problem?"

"As of now, h-he is severely ill. He asked m-me if you could come here to New York as soon as possible? H-He does really want to see you," I heard him sob. He's obviously crying.

"Of course. I can," I said immediately. Well, that's not really a problem for me. I have nothing else to do anyway. You could say that my life is a little bit boring. "But, the flight will be long. I