12. Caged

Maria's POV

I woke up with a bad headache, and when I opened my eyes I realized I was in a hospital. Then I remembered the call I received before everything went blank.

And then the tears started flowing all over again.

"I need to be strong" I told myself .

I hoped my mum and dad will forgive me, that kept calling me to come visit at least once. I recalled my mum's pleas

"Baby try and come home, your and I father have been worried sick about you" she said.

I had failed too by getting pregnant without being married, that was against our faith. I couldn't control the tears, so I let it flow.

I kept wondering who brought me here though, could it be Javier.

I kept carrying until I slept off again.

When I woke up I saw Javier seated beside me, he came closer the moment he realized I was awake. He looked like he'd been worried. I didn't want to deceive myself any further, so I kicked the tho