CHAPTER 92: YOUR WIFE NEEDS YOU

~ DAVID HARGROVE ~

David joined and left the conversation post-dinner. His father’s voice rose over the soft music and family chatter as they waited for my father to dismiss each of them, as tradition dictated.

It took David a moment for him to understand what his father said. He hadn’t thought of Maria as his wife. He had no intention of changing it.

“David, Maria is not feeling well. Will you please come here, boy?” His father now felt annoyed. He only called him boy when he’s angry.

“What’s mistaken? What happening? Maria? Are you okay?” I walked around the large sofa, which Maria sat on. Her back was to me, and I couldn’t see her face. When I came to face her, I took one look at Maria.

“Dad, call an ambulance now. Call 911.” I tried not to panic. My father wouldn’t realize it. My dad understood people in similar situations. “She’s having an allergic reaction, or she’s poisoned.”

“Oh, ah. Right