Thirty eight

“What do you mean Aunt?”

Maryanne, asked as she stood from her sitting position she looked so tired and pale. She had stayed in the hospital for two days , nurturing and looking over her son.

“You look so tired, and you ain't… come with me.”

Aunt Pearl, called her. Maryanne, could sense something wasn't right, but, she doesn't know what is the problem. She nodded to her aunt and walked towards the door.

Once Maryanne, got outside,she saw her mother wailing while some women consoled her as they Led her into the car. She stood for a while, trying to comprehend what is happening but nothing seems to come to her mind until her friend Beyonce, approached her.

“Maryanne, darling.” she called in an informal tone as she gave her a warm hug.

“It is going to be alright.”

“Your Mom, where is she… why is my Mom…”

Tears streamed down her cheek and Beyonce, hugged her tightly stroking her hair gently.

“Let's go chicks.”

Aunt, Pearl said, in a melancholic tone, and they went into the car the environ