Book 2: Chapter 38

Amira POV

I regained consciousness and the first thing I registered was the steady beep of the heart monitor.

And that faint smell of antiseptic.

I opened my eyes and squinted against the rays of sunlight.

My head hurt as I tried to sit up.

“Amira,” a familiar voice broke through the haze. 

I forced my eyes open and saw her.

“Mama?” My heart warmed. 

She rushed to my side and pulled me into her arms.

“Thank goodness you're awake.” She straightened, a teary smile on her face. “How are you feeling?”

“I'm better. What about you, Mama? Where's Oluchi?”

“I'm fine. Oluchi has gone to school.