Chapter Eight

"Adanna! Adanna!" A voice screamed, rattling me from a dreamless sleep.

I opened my eyes slowly, still feeling weak and unlike myself which made me a bit worried. I didn't know if it was morning sickness or the aftermath of a stressful week that was taking its toll on me.

"Adanna!" My name sounded clearer, now I was more awake.

I got up from bed with slight difficulty. "Ma!"

I left the sanctuary of my room, quickening my pace towards the sound of the voice, ignoring all my thoughts and immediate pain.

I met mama Tina standing at the dining area. It was clear, she'd just had her breakfast. The empty cups and empty bread bag on the table proved this. I hoped I could eat something before I got to work. I was famished.

"Look at the time." Mama Tina snapped.

I looked at the wall clock, it was 10 am. "I am sorry, I overslept." I apologised quietly.

"This should be the first and last time this would repeat itself, do you under