Chapter 6: God, Please Help My Grandma!
Abigail read the text message:
"Abigail, I tried to contact you, but you didn't answer your phone. I wanted to inform you that your Grandma has had an incident. Your Grandma put you as her Guardian. So, we shall need you here at the hospital to sign the paperwork so we can proceed with the surgery immediately. Please get in touch with me as soon as you read this."
Her heart nearly stopped beating as she read the message. She read it several times to ensure she hadn't read it wrong.
'Oh God! Please help my Grandma,' Abigail prayed as she stood abruptly from her chair. Just as she was about to rush outside, someone called her.
"Abigail, are you alright?"
Lana's voice stopped Abigail in her tracks. She turned to face her and could see the confused and concerned look in her eyes.
As if pulled out of her confusion, Abigail approached Lana, taking her hand gently before she said, "Sis, Lana, I have to go now," her voice sounded cracking as she held back tears, fearing she might lose her Grandma this time. "My Grandma had an accident. I need, I need... to go to the hospital now."
"Oh my god, Abigail, I'm so sorry," Lana said, gently patting Abigail's hand. Although she barely knew Abigail, somehow, she felt moved by how sad and confused she looked.
Lana didn't know why, but she felt as if she had known Abigail for a long time, just like a close friend. Sincerely, she said, "Abigail, I wish... I could help you."