FAMILY

40| Father

Four hours later, the head surgeon finally came back from the operating room. He was the best surgeon in the country. He had been in a conference in Seattle but flew over as soon as Amelia was brought in.

Dr. Parker was a middle aged man who still looked fit and had a few grey hairs in his dark hair. He had bags under his grey eyes from staying up so late.

"Your daughter's condition is stable. She'll make it."

I've waited one whole day for those words.

Mom pulled me closer against her as I sobbed. This relief was the most intense feeling that I ever felt before. It was also terrifying. It could've gone wrong as well and that knowledge made me feel not only grateful but also nauseous.

What if Amelia had passed away?

She was my sister. My best friend. My support in a house filled with testosterone. We were a pair.

I don't know what I would've done if that pair got split up.

She meant the world to me.

"We'll keep her in the IC unit for at least a week." Dr. Parker explained to dad as they shook hands.

"Can we go to her?" Dad questioned.

I wanted to see her. I wanted to be by her side.

"Only parents." Dr. Parker nodded.

Only mom and dad were allowed to see her?

I felt my heart break. Mom cupped my face and softly wiped away my tears. I've waited so long to see my sister again and now I couldn't.

"I'll tell you everything, alright. You know that I'll take great care of Amelia."

I know that but I still felt so upset. I watched how my parents were led towards the IC unit while I sat there in the waiting room. Victor got up from his seat and held out his hand for me.

"She's going to fine. Let's prepare to meet her."

In a week, I'd hopefully see my sister again. I'll just have to pray that until then, she'll be safe and healthy.

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Four days had passed and I was going insane. Mom had reported to me every day that Amelia was doing better but I would only believe it for myself when I see her. The doctors planned to move her to a normal room in three days and then our family would be allowed to visit her.

Until then, I was restless.

I couldn't sleep or eat. I paced around my room or sometimes went to Amelia's. She wasn't gone but my heart felt heavy. I knew where she was and that she was recovering, but I was still panicked that sometime would happen to her.

All my thoughts were irrational. Hector had the hospital secured with his men and he even caught the asshole who did this to Amelia.

What frustrated me was the fact that he didn't share the details with me. All I was allowed to know was that the threat has been dealt with.

"Try to eat a little, bambina." Greta kissed my cheek when she placed down a sandwich in front of me.

I didn't even know why I bothered to come to the kitchen when I didn't eat. I wasn't hungry and everything tasted like stale.

The kitchen was empty except for Ariana and I. Ariana was feeding Fabio while keeping an eye on me. Theo probably asked her to do that. My brothers hovered around me like mother's hen and I snapped. Last night, I cursed Silas out like I've never done before.