Chapter 10

Merlyn POV I was devastated after I heard the news about the death of my mother from the doctor. Sucking in the remaining tears I moved to my father's bed. Holding his feeble hands in mine I spoke solemnly. "Dad, I lost my mom but I am not letting you go. Things may go out of my control at times, but I promise I will stay the course and get you back from the clutches of death." Bringing his hand to my lips I kissed softly and cried the hell out. Next day morning I woke up with sun rays beaming from the window. My eyes were red and puffy with excessive crying and my feet wouldn't allow me to stand as my body was cramped everywhere sitting motionless beside the bed of my father but with a willpower of a soldier and a determination in my mind I rose to the occasion to meet the doctor who treats my dad. I asked him the details of the cost of treatment and the surgery of my father. The police came and asked for my statement to register an FIR for imposition of charges on drunk and drive t