Relief (Completed).

Chapter 12 of Relief

Something brushed my arm. That made me jump. I glanced around then saw Tyrone, my puppy. I laughed feebly for being such a scared cat. I glanced at the clock this time. It said four thirty in the morning; too early for me. I wanted to drift back to sleep again but I can’t. It’s my stupid headache’s fault. I turned on the television for something to do. I flickered through the channels, searching for a worthy show to watch. Nothing but Phineas and Ferb, my favorite.  I watched it with Tyrone on my lap. He licked me and jumped off the bed and went to his food bowl. He sniffed, and I realize he’s hungry so I fed him. After the cartoon, I turned off the television and went to trying to sleep.  Weak attempts, great. No progress. I felt uncomfortable; my hand fortuitously flew to my belly. He’s getting larger now, and he’s making my life more and more difficult.

The sun’s rays woke me up at ten thirty the next day. I got off from bed slowly, went immediately to the bathroom and washed my face --- erasing the remains of tears. I cried to sleep. I thought of the others, and it’s shocking to find myself thinking more and more of my admirer.  I am bothered by the truth that he’s on pain because of me. Is he still looking for me? I desire to tell him not to hassle himself further on worrying about me, I want to talk to him, but I’m afraid, more of the possibility of receiving a downbeat verdict from him. I suffer intense remorse.

Kelly still visits me, and Aunt Veronica sees me every other day. And speaking of… I must rush! She’ll be visiting today, and the house is a chaos. I ate a hurried brunch, and cleaned my dwelling.

By two in the afternoon, she arrived. She brought groceries with her. I kissed her on the cheek. She asked me how I feel, and even offered staying with me for a week. “I won’t mind anyway.” She said, but I turned her down.

She left after dinner. After I cleared the table, I took bath and slept immediately. My day’s been exhausting for me to do more.

Ring ring! My phone woke me up. I groped for it with wobbly fingers. My heart dropped on the floor when I saw the name on the screen.