Chapter 74: Warrior ll

My physical condition is not optimal, the casts and pains in my body limit my movements, so doing something as simple as picking up the phone is difficult for me. Fortunately, the meddling nurse who is always trying to get me to see the positive in everything, has taken it upon herself to keep it charged.

The phone rings insistently again. The ringtone surprises me.

The notes of Umbrella play in the room, while Rihanna's melodious voice reminds me of the promise my brother and I have.

David is calling me.

My vision becomes blurry from that simple fact and my urge to pick up the phone becomes my reason for living. I try to move quickly, but the pain in my body reminds me that's not possible.

The call ends, but my urge to pick up the phone doesn't go away.

'If he called me, it's because he can and wants to talk to me.' I remind myself as motivation not to give up.

The umbrella notes are heard again and my limited movement makes me despair.

Between groans and gasping for breath, I manage