ZOEY
Auntie, Zoey has been asleep for a week. Maybe we should take her to the hospital already,'' a man's voice beside me said.
''Lawrence, my daughter will wake up soon. I have been seeking the wisdom of the Father for a long time because I have found my only child,'' a woman beside me replied.
I slowly opened my eyes and gazed at the ceiling above me.
''Auntie, she's awake!'' the man exclaimed.
I glanced at the two individuals surrounding me.
''Zoey, wake up,'' the lady urged.
''Where am I? Who are you?'' I suddenly sat up and hugged my knees on instinct to protect myself.
''My child, it's me. Your Mama Zonia,'' she reassured me. "I found you at the bus terminal in Los Angeles. You passed out, so I brought you here to St. Nicholas,'' she explained.
I recalled the explosion and R
