Chapter 21 - Likeness

The continuous knocks filled Martina's ears. Her eyes widened at the door knob turning to no avail. Queen Senedi moaned, Martina rushed to her and held hand ever so tenderly. She furrowed at the wrinkles on Senedi's forehead.

'Mother, are you there?' the girlish voice sounded again.

Senedi moved her lips, Martina brought her ear closer. Senedi muffled, Martina drew even closer. Martina frowned at her wheezing, she grabbed her arm, the constant knocks got her heart racing.

'Anila,' Senedi weakly whispered.

'Anila?' Martina expressed her bewilderment.

Martina's heart dropped at an ear screeching scream. She let go of Senedi and stood facing the forbidden door. The scream got louder and louder. Martina turned back to Senedi, shook her awake but her eyes stayed closed.

'What do I do? What do I do?' She panicked.