Chapter 72. Double Blow

"Tania!"

I turn around to the voice of Rita behind me, her husband beside her. They are shocked at my state.

"Ambrose. Please find doctor Shannia and ask her to take you to where Andy is taking a bath. " I say, and he turns around on his long strands. I hope he arrives in time to find Andy still in the bathroom. Otherwise, it would be impossible to get him back there again.

"How are you, my friend?" Tania speaks before I can forget that there is someone around me.

I need comfort. I need a friend, and she has been always the only one.

I fall into her arms, and she hugs me tight, the weight of what I have been carrying for the last couple of hours coming out in drops of tears. I rest in her chest until I realize I am almost soaking her top wet with my tears. I pull away.

"I am so afraid, Rita." I mutter, keeping my sobs at bay and drying some of my tears.

"Everything will be fine, Tania." She consoles.

"When, Rita? Every time we think this is a