Maya
I woke up with a gasp lying on my bed with a drip on my arm. Melissa had a towel in her hands which I presume she used to wipe sweat on my face. I thanked God that was still amongst the living. Collapsing like that felt no less like dying. My mouth was dry and felt like a dessert.
" Thank God you are okay, Maya. You scared us" she said with concern in her eyes. I felt bad for adding to the problems of our family like this. I even collapsed. This was unacceptable for me and everyone. I can't break like this. I want to stay strong for my children and Alexander.
" Water," I rasped and Melissa immediately got up to pour me a glass of water. She handed it over to me and I gulped it down. I handed it back to her and laid back on the bed.
" How long was I out?" I asked finally being a
