“She sighs, but doesn’t answer my question right away. “Are you all right?” she asks, her face weary. “Headache,” I mumble. “Let’s get you an aspirin and some liquids.” Still in a daze, I can’t argue. She hoists me to my feet. I lean on her for balance as we walk to the kitchen. She lowers me onto a couch with pink roses on the fabric. She fluffs a pillow with an itchy fringe and props it behind my head. She leaves to drift around the kitchen, but remains quiet as she riffles... through the cabinets for pills and a glass for water. With the two in her hand, she returns to my side with a look I can’t place. Pity. Pride. I don’t understand her expressions. After I throw the aspirin on my tongue, I chug the freezing water. At first, it shocks my system, but it warms as it fills my empty belly. My stomach gurgles. “Hungry?”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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