Chapter 18 The Fall

• The day Naya’s step father died, she was flabbergasted and confused. She remembered the police knocking on their door that morning and annoyings to them that his car had lost control while he sped. Naya’s mum was in tears. That was the first time Naya saw her feeling so heartbroken in years, and she hated it. As a 15 year old, all she could do was hug her mum from the side and try to be supportive. The relationship hadn’t lasted that long. They were barely married for two years and Naya was beginning to get used to calling him ‘Dad’. His death was a shock, but her mum’s mental health got her worried. What would they do now? How could she get her mum to find happiness again?
• The thought of her mum’s pain, reminded her of her baby. She just couldn’t bear the thought of giving her away. She knew she promised, but it was hard. No one said it was that easy. No one thought her not to get attached. Looking around as if she were a criminal, she hurried to the elevator and cuddled the baby softly. The baby cooed and stretched out her tiny legs in the most adorable way. Naya chuckled. That was definitely a sight to see. The elevator made a dinging sound and she hurried out.
• “Hey! Where do you think you are going?” One of the doctors screamed at her as she got to the lobby full of people. She panicked and began to step away from them cautiously. Doctor Dorris stepped out of one of the offices and was stunned to see her in such a disoriented state.