WITH STRENGTH IN THE HEART

CHAPTER ONE

"Sorry for your loss; accept my condolences," was what she had been hearing all day. However, she did not have the strength to reply to any of them as she was still in shock. Some sounded genuine, while others were fake.

Her dad had just been buried, and even though he had passed away two months ago, it still shocked her to think about it. She wasn't extremely close to her dad, but she still loved him and couldn't believe how cruel death could be. She looked up and saw her devastated siblings surrounding their mother, drawing strength from one another. Despite needing to join them, she didn't have the strength to comfort anyone. Since the incident, she hasn't spoken a word to anyone and has locked herself in her room, isolating herself from everyone as she tries to come to terms with it. She still vividly remembers how she received the news.

“She had just come back from the outpatient care and was extremely tired. She had just sat down on the sofa when she got a call from one of her sisters”

"Madam," she greeted her sister Sharon tiredly. Sobbing, Sharon called out to her sister, "Stephanie..."

Stephanie sat up alarmed. "What happened? Where are you? Why are you crying? Are you hurt? Answer me before I lose my mind."

"It's Dad," she continued sobbing.

"Yes, what happened to him? Is he back from his trip?"

"He had an accident," she cried loudly.

"WHAT!!! Where is he? Are you with him now? Which hospital?" She asked her sister hysterically, picking up her car keys.

"He is at Star Hospital.

On my way.