My Rule

Chapter 37

I woke up with my head pounding. My stomach felt empty and I felt sick. I walked to the bathroom and walked past my mirror. I paused and stepped back into view of myself. I gasped at what I saw.

My arms were skinnier than usual. My whole body was pasty white. My eyes were red and bloodshot from crying. My hair was messy and disgusting. I lifted up my shirt and got a side view of my stomach. It was so small. I needed a shower.

I stripped down to my clothes and turned on the water. I looked into the mirror again and could literally see some of my ribs. I stretched my arm over my head to the side and was able to feel them. I looked like a walking stick.

I showered for a while and washed up. I felt a little better, but I still felt terrible on the inside. I put on my navy blue long sleeve spandex shirt and black sweatpants. I had to tighten my pants though.

I then sniffed a wonderful smell. My head cocked to the direction and I felt my eyes go wide. I smelled food. I put my hair up in a ponytail and walked down to breakfast.

When I entered the room, everyone looked at me. They looked at my body. I even saw Carl look at me. He looked so sad. I rolled my eyes and walked over to Sasha and Carol making breakfast. To my surprise, they hugged me. Carol hugged me and smoothed my hair handing me a plate of food. I smiled and she kissed my head. I miss that so much.

I sat down next to Maggie and Daryl. Daryl handed me juice and I ate. Oh how I felt better. I remembered how much I loved food now.

Rick came in and he told us something I'd never expect.

"Guys, this is Adan, and he's from Alexandria. It's safe over there, and he says he and a friend heard someone was going to take over the prison. We need to leave by tomorrow. Pack up the stuff after breakfast."

I looked at Maggie and she squeezed my hand. After breakfast I packed up my stuff in my two big duffel bags. One had clothes and shoes in it, the other had my makeup, books, and guns in it.

I went to walk out of my cell but got blocked by Carl. I gasped and looked down. I was so angry and upset with him, but I didn't show it. I remember when I was little how I used to be the best at hiding my feelings. It always worked.

"Um... you left your book in... my cell." He said handing it to me. Funny, I thought he would've burned it by now or shot it up with his new girlfriend.

I took it without saying anything and walked back into my cell. I slipped on a pair of jeans and redid my hair. I put on my two duffel bags on both my shoulders and walked out of my cell. I waited for Jack and we walked out together.

I put my stuff in the truck and walked over to my horse. I jumped on Gale and lifted Jack up on him. I didn't want to ride in the truck with Carl and Enid. It would be too painful. It already is. Rick started to drive the car and we were off.

Today was going to be a long day.