Episode 23

Dawn came swimmingly, flooding the entire flat at 6:00a.m. The lavender rays of dawn provided an impeccable atmosphere.

l heard a cry from the living room and l hauled myself out of bed and went straight into the living room. Crystal was answering a phone call and Blessing sat happily on the couch.

"Which hospital?" l heard crystal ask in a sober tone and then she ended the call. Her eyes hardened and darkened all the more.

"What is the matter?" I asked, looking directly into her eyes.

Her countenance gave nothing away. She bent down as a tear dripped down her cheeks.

My jaw clenched hard; I...