Chapter 6

Though I was not used to walking slowly, I had no choice since the fat nurse did not seem to be in a hurry, so I walked beside her like an obedient tot. We soon stopped at a door which she opened for me and reminded me not to exceed the allotted time for the visit.

“Please do not say anything that will make her anxious or nervous, okay?”

“No problem,” I replied with thanks. I entered and pulled a seat beside my mother’s bed while looking at her face and the white curtain that prevented the sun’s rays from penetrating the room.

“Tio,” she called in a weak voice, “help me with the pillows.” 

I stood up immediately and placed two extra pillows under her head to give it a sort of elevation.

“I was told you were sedated this morning,” I began, as I tried hard to prevent any sort of emotional outbursts like crying. She turned to me and reached for my left hand; I quickly held he