BAD DREAM (2)

The young boy, Alexander, chatted with his mother for nearly thirty minutes. Her silver hair dimmed with thinness due to poverty and sickness taking a toll on her health.

Alexander watched his mother cough and cough, her body shaking like a leaf. Alexander felt his chest beating loudly, and he reached out to pat his mother's back. 

Once she settled down, she lay against the pillow, and she wiped her lips with a napkin, her actions ladylike. Her black eyes are bright with adoration toward her child.

She patted his head, "Don't worry, my boy."

Alexander pursed his lips, trying hard not to cry. He always pretended to be cheerful, but watching his mother's health deteriorate day by day was really hard. He wishes he could take her to a doctor, but he doesn't have the resources nor the ability to do so.

He clenched his hands, hating the helplessness washing over him.