CHRISTINA "No,not my kids." My feet trembled as the phone collided with the floor, my hands shaking vigorously, and the content of the text resurfaced in my head as I crunched to my feet, holding my legs together, a whirlwind of emotion rushing through me. I didn't notice the atmosphere in the room or the tension in the room, as my only focus currently is on myself. My head was spinning while I tried to fight back the fears in me, still refusing to believe the content of the message and the fact that it was sent via phone. The phone peeps again, and a follow-up message comes. This time it's a clear picture of my kids, with their hands tied to each other as they cry. "The kids... my..." I stutter with my words. "Luna Tina, are you okay?" I could hear many voices as they spoke. My eyes

