Fragile Hope

Chiara rushed through the hospital hallway, her breath breaking, her eyelashes were wet and red from the tears that fell off her eyes due to panic. She spotted Arturo standing outside the ICU doors, his arms crossed tightly.

The moment he saw her, he straightened his posture. “Chiara,” he said quietly.

She didn’t wait. “Where is he? Where’s my father?” Her voice cracked as she pushed forward.

Artu