Chapter 7

“Aunt Eloise … Aunt Eloise …” I heard faint voices from afar.

BLINK … BLINK

I tried to open my eyes and my eyelids felt heavier than ever when my vision got a little clearer I saw George’s face which relaxed my nerves, and as I turned I groaned from the pain.

“Ahh…”

“Aunt Eloise.” George rushed to me after hearing my voice and then a water bottle was placed near my lips. I took small eager sips, feeling too thirsty as though all blood and energy were drained from my body.

Finally, when my senses returned, I tried to sit up.

“What happened to you, Aunt Eloise?” George asked, his eyes showed worry as he touched my cheek with a light hand and I groaned from the pain.

“Ahh…”

“I am sorry,” George quickly apologized and retreated his hand with an apologetic look on his face.

I shook my head to tell him that it didn’t hurt but the words were not able to get out of my mouth. I leaned my head back at the wall, my body hurt, and so did my