“Open your eyes..please” I whispered, but his eyes are still closed as if he is sleeping so comfortably. He is not even giving any sign of consciousness and I am getting frustrated as days go by.
I am holding his cold hand.
The operation went well, but he is still in recovering process, he lost too much blood and the impact of the gunshot is so serious because of the short distance. He is now here in the ICU.
After few more minutes, I went out because I am not allowed to stay in the ICU for a long time. And when I went out, his mother is waiting for me.
“Isobel, go home..we will look after him, you have to rest, you have been here for days.” Mama Amelia said as she caressed my back.
I turned to look at her.
“It’s okay.. I..I wanted to be here when he opens his eyes.” I gave her a tir
