SARAHThe ambulance arrived at the hospital, and I followed the hospital attendants as they rushed Raya inside on a stretcher. I could see the urgency in their faces, and my heart sank as they wheeled Raya into the emergency room. The attendants shouted instructions to each other, and the room was filled with the sound of beeping machines and rushing footsteps. I tried to force my way into the operating room but one of the attendants held me out."Just wait outside and let us attend to her. We'll let you know of the outcome!" But I was too stubborn to listen. But then, Leo grabbed me from behind and drew me away from the ward as I struggled to free myself. The tears in my eyes were uncontrollably falling and my heart was heavy.I sat on the waiting bench, my hands soaked with Raya's blood. Negative thoughts began to ring in my head and I tried to fight the thoughts, believing that Raya would be fine.Lilian held my shoulders and spoke comforting words to my ea

SARAHAs I lay on the bed, I could hear the faint sound of a knock at the door. I was in no mood to answer, but the door opened regardless. It was Leo, looking sheepish and apologetic. "What are you doing here?" I snapped. "I'm so sorry to barge in like this." Leo stammered, his words tumbling out in a rush. "I just wanted to talk to you. Please, can you just hear me out?"My voice was barely audible, but I managed to speak, "I'm all ears, Leo." Leo let out a sigh of relief and sat on my bed. His eyes were glued to the ground and he didn't say a single word."I'm listening, Leo", I said, drawing back his attention. "I'm going to the hospital to run a DNA test on Clara. I need to know for sure if that baby is mine." Leo said, his voice shaking slightly. "If the baby is mine, I have to do what's right by it. I can't deny my flesh and blood." I just shook my head in agreement with whatever he said. Who was I to object? "It's fine. You should go." That was al

LEO"Leo, please come and help me out. I'm having a sharp pain in my waist and I can't bear it." It was Clara showcasing her dramatic abilities. Ever since her belly protruded, she would always find a way to get on my nerves.I was with Sarah in the living room, and she lay on my thighs as we watched a Television show together.Sarah's grief took a physical toll on her body. She lost her appetite, and her already slender frame became gaunt and fragile. She barely left her room, spending most of her days lying in bed and staring at the ceiling. When she did venture out, it was only to take short walks around the block, lost in her thoughts.I could see how much Sarah was suffering, and I knew I had to do something to help her. I took some time off work, to spend some time with her and to be by her side. We sat in the living room, watching a TV show when Clara distracted us with her annoying demands. I ignored her and kept watching the TV, but Sarah pinched me.

LEOSarah paused, staring at me like she had seen a ghost."I... I'm sorry, what did you say?" She asked, her voice barely above a whisper."I said, let's get married," I spoke firmly.Sarah's hand clutched the towel around her body and took a step back, putting a bit of distance between herself and me. "I... I don't understand," she stammered, shaking her head. "We... we've never even talked about getting married before." "I know Sarah," I said, getting on my feet."I've thought about this for a very long time, and I realized that it's the best thing to do.""Why Leo, why marry me?." Sarah asked."Well, at least you will have a ground here with the Limberts, just in case.""Do you only want to marry me because you feel sorry for me?" Sarah blurted out. "No, that's not it at all," I said in my most earnest voice."Then why would you bring up marriage all of a sudden?." She asked, crossing her arms across her bosom. "I'm in love with you, Sarah!."Sarah c

LEO"I'm talking to you Leo! Stop ignoring me!." Sarah's voice was headache-enhancing. She could shout at any length, and I wondered how it would have been if she had ended up becoming my wife."What do you want me to do about it, Clara? It's none of my business!.""I'm the mother of your child Leo. And I think I deserve the little favors!." She fired."A little favor? You call this a little favor?""I don't care what you take it as, just give me what I asked for." She shook her head and waved her hands across my faceI was not in the mood for Clara's trouble and my patience was quickly running out. "Clara, if you need anything for the baby, I will help you, but if you're asking for money for yourself, I can't do that." "You're so selfish," she spat, her voice full of bitterness. "If it were Sarah asking you for favors, you would grant them all," she accused, her voice dripping with resentment. "But when it's me, you act like it's a burden." "Clara, you'