Chapter 39

Chapter 39 I woke up because of some noise I could hear from afar. It was like the voice of Mama and Mike as they whispered and talked. My eyes are still shot closed, I am still weak even though I feel like I have been sleeping for too long. My throat is dry. I need water. "Mike, what's really going on with her? I'm really worried. She didn't open everything to me. I respected it. You are the closest to her, I know you know everything she is going through now," "I'm really sorry, aunt. That's all I can really tell you. Maybe you can just ask Jean about other things. I'm not in the right place to tell you, please. I'm really sorry. " I heard Mama sigh. I did not follow their conversation. I tried to open my eyes but I immediately failed when I felt a sharp pain in my head. I moaned because I think the conversation between the two ended. "Auntie, she's awake." Mike said. They immediately joined me. "Jean." "Water, Ma." I said and slowly opened my eyes. "Excuse me, aunt. I will