Dead Running
““You have to start this when?”
I paced the length of her living room, needing my sister-in-law’s support, but somewhat prepared for her to second Nana’s opinionI was a nut job. I gnawed at a hangnail. Raquel usually believed in me, but this marathon idea was insane. At least that’s what everyone kept telling me. I squared my shoulders and pried my finger from my mouth. Nana and Tasha not supporting me just gave me more incentive to succeed. Impressing Raquel, and even though I didn’t want to ad...mit it, my dead parents had been the initial motivation, but now I was determined to prove to everyone I wouldn't quit.
“The race is on October 4th," I said, "so I’ll have to start the first of June.”
Her head jerked up. “The marathon is on October 4th?”
“Uh-huh.”
“I'm due the 15th.” Raquel gripped the sides of her chair. “What if I come early again? You were the only reason I got through Tate’s delivery. You promised me you’d be there.” Her words per minute revved.MoreLess
I paced the length of her living room, needing my sister-in-law’s support, but somewhat prepared for her to second Nana’s opinionI was a nut job. I gnawed at a hangnail. Raquel usually believed in me, but this marathon idea was insane. At least that’s what everyone kept telling me. I squared my shoulders and pried my finger from my mouth. Nana and Tasha not supporting me just gave me more incentive to succeed. Impressing Raquel, and even though I didn’t want to ad...mit it, my dead parents had been the initial motivation, but now I was determined to prove to everyone I wouldn't quit.
“The race is on October 4th," I said, "so I’ll have to start the first of June.”
Her head jerked up. “The marathon is on October 4th?”
“Uh-huh.”
“I'm due the 15th.” Raquel gripped the sides of her chair. “What if I come early again? You were the only reason I got through Tate’s delivery. You promised me you’d be there.” Her words per minute revved.MoreLess
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