The brothers exchanged glances and even the women that haven't said a word since the meeting started all turned and looked at Anna as if she was the one with their unanswered question.
No body wanted to ask the sort of disease it was that the Anderson wealth couldn't cure.
'Truelly money wasn't everything'
Before they could ask the question forming in their minds. Anthony rushed to his brother who was sitting closed to his father and hugged him. He had not heard of what sickness it was but for their father to call a meeting of this manner then it must be a serious issue.
"I have HIV!
He said not wanting his mother to continue talking as though he wasn't there and then he broke into tears.
Anna also broke into tears. She watched as they all surrounded their brother giving him a hug one after the other.
Andrew was surprised because he had expected them to start to leave his side one by one but they only came close and showered him with kisses filled with tears.
There was no point asking how he contracted the disease because they all have the idea of how the disease was transmitted.
Andrew seems to be the only naive one when it comes to research.
They were all lost for words. Their emotions spoke a thousand words.
Peter couldn't believe his ears. It was almost like he had gone deaf with the news. To think that he wasn't there for his brother made him feel so bad. He went to him and hugged him.
"I am so sorry dear, but I promise you, we will get through this together"
That was the first time Peter was sounding so mature and responsible. He was not bullying on him.
For once he was a big brother to him. He decided to enjoy this moment with his brother's. He hugged Peter and then Paul came forward.
"We will do this together.
The women in the house could also not hold back their tears seeing such show of love.
Now everyone could understand why Anna had such red eye. She must have cried too much.
"How are you holding up?
Mirabel finally asked Anna as she moved close to her and hugged her close.
Angel can come stay with us to give you both some time to sort yourself.
"I was going to ask her that Mirabel". Petranilla said.
If it is possible I would love Angel to come stay with me to give you guys some time. Atleast let me feel the disturbances of a child in the house.
Precious hugged Petranilla. This was an emotional moment to all of them as for the very first time. Petra could freely express how she was feeling. Her childlessness was driving her crazy but maybe having a child in the house to play with could give her some solace.
Anna was happy that they were all worried for her. She didn't want to just tell Petranilla No so she told her she would talk to Andrew about it and then she would personalybring Angel to them.