Sixty-Five

1649 Words

 Adonis "Code blue," a plump doctor signaled. I couldn't stop sweating. My dad's f*****g lover, Axton, stood next to me, his face filled with sorrow.I didn't need anyone to tell me this was it; my dad was dying. The ICU buzzed with activity as the medical team worked to save his life. They were all well-paid specialists. One person monitored his vital signs in a last-ditch effort while another administered medication. I stood there, hoping for a miracle. I was angry at him, but I didn't want him to die.It was heartbreaking and stressful beyond description. I couldn't wait to get away from the chaos. I could only see a bleak future before me. If my dad died, my entire life as a leader would be turned upside down. My cousins were terrified of his presence and didn't openly challenge

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