Hope

chapter 7

I picked up my sandwich as I made my way back to my room. My phone had been going crazy for five minutes now.
"It's probably just school" I told myself. I slowly picked up my phone
"Heyo"
I could hear something in the background but didn't quite understand what it was.
"Hello?.... W.who is this"
My voice much shaker then I'd hope it sound.
A long pause came from the other end. I waited for a few seconds. It must be a prank call. As I was about to hang up someone started to speak.

"Hello, is this Miss Henning?" The voice was soft and small.
"Yes, but please call me Leah"
I said softly.
"Leah, you need to come down to the hospital. Your mother was drunk and fell from a 17 story building last night. She's in a critical condition. Can you come down?"
"Y.Yes" was all that I could manage choke out.
The call was terminated. I looked down at where i'd dropped my sandwich as I grabbed my shoes.
I walked out of the house and walked to the hospital as quickly as I could. Wiping the tears as they fell.
I ran through the doors straight to the desk.
"Name" asked the older lady, not looking up from whatever she was doing.
"Leah, Leah-rose Henning"
I once again pulled down my sleeve and wipes my eyes.
"Your mother is in room
237. Walk down the hall and go up the stairs she'll be on the first room on the right"
"Thank you" I ran as quickly as I could, trying not to run into anyone.
Could this day get any worse?
I was running too fast that I forgot to lift my foot. Before I knew it I'd face planted the stairs.
I slowly got back up dusting myself off and making sure I wasn't too baby hurt. Once I had made sure I was okay, I quickly made my way up the stairs. I checked the door twice to made sure I had the right number.
"Mummy" my voice shaking as I made my way to her bed.