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I drew away from Rose, slipping into my office before picking up the call. |
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Rose sighed and did the dishes |
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The call lasted me two hours, five glasses of bourbon, punching my computer screen eight times, regretting my entire career choice four times, and wanting to die about, well, I can't count how many times. Eventually it finished, freeing me from the chains of the idiot as I slipped into the kitchen. |
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"Hey, love" She said, kissing his cheek and setting dinner on the table at his spot. "Pad Thai tonight. I opened a new bottle of bourbon after you finished the other." She said, setting it on the counter in case he wanted it |
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"Thank you, you're the best." I sang, sneaking a peck to her lips as I glanced at the liquor, wanting more but deciding against it. |
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She just nodded, thinking. "I might go see the doctor tomorrow. Something feels...off" She said quietly |
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The fork dropped out of my hand, clattering against the plate as I paled, eyes widening as I looked up at her. "what...what do you mean by that?" I asked, my voice coming out quieter than I wanted it as panic started to set in. |
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She avoided his gaze, feeling nervous suddenly under the pressure. "I-I don't know, it's probably nothing. I'll check at the doctor's tomorrow. Nevermind. It's not a big deal" She said, voice trailing off as she made a mental list of the things that didn't feel quite right |
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"Rose please, please, tell me." I begged, something I never really did, yet my voice trembled with an edge of fear. |
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Morning Snow followed by Sunshine
