Chapter 17. Crashing Down

I knew something had happened, I could feel it in my bones. Just like the day my parents died. My body shivered. God! Please let this be a mistake.

I tried to concentrate on making my coffee. But I kept on gazing at my phone screen. Looking at it, wishing it would stay quiet for the day. Then it rang, and it startled me. My fingertips were shaking as tapped the answer button.

"Nicolette my girl, I'm at your front door. Could you let me in?" Laura asked me on the other line.

"Yes Laura, I'll be right there," I answered.

No...No...

I opened the door and looked at her and I knew it. "Brenton? Please tell me he's okay. Laura! Say something..."

She just pulled me to her embrace, and let me cry. "Damn it, Laura! I told you! I love him, and this is what happened. I can't do this."

"Ssh...my child, he's in the hospital. He was mugged last night and was stabbed with a knife. He's out of surgery and stable now. They're confident, about t