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Besides, her mind should have been on Delilah, the sister that had an aura of drama surrounding her. She hadn’t had time to think about all the things Keisha had told her about Delilah. She had to get out of this room and away from David before she suffocated. She rushed to the door, opened it, and searched for her husband.
    â€œBaby, he’s fine,” she said as she walked up to Uriah, who was standing by the window in the waiting room.
    â€œThat’s good to know.” Uriah pulled Sheba into his arms.
    Uriah didn’t notice the smirk on David’s face, but Sheba sure did. She squeezed Uriah as if she were holding on for dear life. Sheba’s cell phone rang. She pulled away from her husband and answered it. She listened to the caller a moment before saying, “I’ll be right there.” She faced Uriah. “I have to go. I’m fine, okay, baby?”
    â€œLet me get David to his hotel. Call me later, when you get a chance.” Uriah gave her a quick peck.
    â€œWill do.” She walked away without saying good-bye to David.
    She went to make her rounds, and instead of taking a break afterward, she made a detour to Delilah’s room. Keisha had long since gone home. She sat near Delilah’s bed and recalled some of the things Keisha had told her. Delilah had gotten caught up in a scandalous affair with one of the local ministers, and all hell had broken loose at Delilah’s church and in the community because of it.
    Delilah was something else. No wonder the police didn’t know who tried to kill her. It could have been a number of people. It seemed she had a hard time making friends but had no trouble making enemies. Maybe Uriah was right. Maybe Sheba should get a DNA test. Sheba was a peaceful person, well, for the most part, but drama seemed to follow Delilah wherever she went.
    Sheba was in deep thought and didn’t realize she had company at first. She almost fell out of her seat when she looked up into David’s face. “What are you doing here?” For the second time in one night, she found herself asking that question.
    â€œI told Uriah to go on home. I’m waiting on my driver to come pick me up.”
    â€œThat was an hour ago. Shreveport is not that big that he couldn’t have been here to pick you up by now.”
    Before David could respond, Sheba felt a touch on her hand. She looked down. Delilah had reached out and touched her hand. She looked into the eyes of her sister for the first time.
    Delilah started coughing. Sheba jumped up. “It’s okay. I’m here. Don’t try to talk,” she said. She looked in David’s direction. “Go get a doctor, quick.”
    Delilah had regained consciousness and seemed to be alert.
    â€œThank you, Lord,” Sheba said out loud several times.
    David returned to the room with a doctor. Sheba moved to the side as the doctor examined Delilah.
    â€œYou’re our miracle lady,” he said to Delilah.
    Delilah looked at the doctor and then at Sheba. Delilah coughed a few times. Her voice was low, but Sheba could make out the words. Delilah wanted water.
    Sheba handed the doctor a cup of water with a straw. He held the straw while Delilah took a few sips. “Thank you,” she said, barely above a whisper.
    The doctor examined Delilah some more. “Ms. Baker, you had us concerned about you for a minute. I think you’re in for a full recovery.”
    â€œThank you,” Delilah whispered.
    The doctor looked in Sheba’s direction. “That lady over there has been here every day.”
    â€œDoctor, I’m grateful for all you’ve done,” Sheba said, with tears of joy in her eyes.
    â€œYou’re the voice I heard in my head, aren’t you?” Delilah’s eyes looked in Sheba’s direction.
    Sheba responded, “Yes. I’m your sister.”

Chapter 8
    David stood nearby and watched the exchange between Sheba and the