The rain had stopped by the time Dimitri arrived at the hospital. He received her call after he got home and tried his best to make it to the hospital on time because of the urgency he heard in her voice. He took her bag from the passenger seat and rushed inside to look for her. It didn’t take long since she was seated on one of the benches close to the check-in area. “Ayesha.” He whispered, touching her gently on the arm to get her attention. Teary eyes looked up at him, and a riot of emotions passed through her eyes. “I hope I am not late. I tried to get here quickly, but the traffic made it difficult.” Ayesha hiccupped and shook her head. “I am so sorry for worrying you. I panicked and tried to get everything I thought I might need. I had never been to the hospital before in an emergency, and I had no idea what they would ask for. I didn’t…” “Ayesha, breathe.” Dimitri rested a hand on her shoulder to try and call her back into reality. It was obvious she was still in a state. “

On his way out of the apartment, Dimitri had a change of heart and chose to visit his sister instead. Davina lived a few doors ahead of Sofia. They had lived close to each other for a long time. Yet, it was the first time Dimitri was about to set foot in her apartment. Since his return, he met his sisters at home or at his new house, but he never found time to visit.Through the slit of her door, he could see light peeking out, and the sound of the television confirmed that someone was home. He knocked and waited after hearing Davina’s shout from inside the room. Some bustling followed by the locks coming off.“Dimitri!” the door flew wide, and she grabbed his arm, dragging him inside. “What are you doing here?”“I dropped off Sofia and thought it would be nice to stop by and say hello.”“Sofia?”"She didn't tell me you guys were going out.""I guess she didn't think it was something worth sharing." He replied as he walked further into the apartment. "Your apartment is really nice.""

The ground beneath her rumbled, tremors rocking the foundations. She wanted to get away from the impending dangers. Mainly the floor cracking open beneath her, but she couldn't move. Her eyes darted back and forth, taking in the gradually darkening sky with building horror. "Gavin!" she yelled into the approaching darkness, willing for her brother to save her. He was always there when she called. He was the only one that could help her. "Gavin!"She screamed until her throat was sore and fought to move, but nothing changed. No one came, and when the ground split underneath her, she could barely manage a shout of fear. Instead, she braced herself to feel it. The pain of the rocks her body would bash when she fell down the hold. But instead of blunt force cracking her spine open, she gasped in shock when cold water swallowed her. "Ayesha..."The music weaved back into her consciousness, and she came out of the dream slowly. Carol watched her wearily, stepping back while Ayesha pulled

"I want you to contact the supplier and be sure they have the goods ready to set out in a week. Double-check with the new shipping company." "Fine." "I think I want to plan a party for the launch. When everything is set, I would like to pick a date." "No date in mind yet, then?" "None. We will see in the future." "Alright." Sofia entered the information into her tablet. She and Florencia worked relentlessly since morning, preparing for a delivery that would arrive in three weeks. A soft knock came at the door before Dimitri walked in. Florencia's face lit up with joy as she walked over to her son, embracing him. "What are you doing here." "I came to pick up some files for dad. I promised him I'd get them on my way to the office." "Which folder?" "Something to do with work, don't worry yourself. I am sorry for interrupting you. I wanted to say hello since I was in." "I don't mind." Dimitri finally turned his eyes to her, and she did her best to cull her excitement. It wasn'

"Your mother is glad to have you home." Dimitri looked up and accepted the glass his father handed over to him. With a weak smile, he allowed his eyes to follow the ripples that formed at the top."I have missed being home.""What's the saying? There's no place like home?""There isn't."Dimitri tried to spend as much time with his family as he could. So he was there more nights than not. His mother came over to his place. She left a few of her personal touches here and there. He welcomed it. Since he was a kid, she had poured all of her love into him.Of course, as he grew, she had to fall back and allow him space to grow, but he allowed her to fuss over him occasionally. He knew what it meant for her to have him around, which was why he had been hesitant and was still reluctant to tell her he was diagnosed with the same disease that took his father."How have things been going with Sofia?"Dimitri's brow lifted in surprise. "Why would you ask me that.""Your mother seems to think th