She took my hand and walked me into the kitchen, where she proceeded to boil an egg for me. Josh looked like he was still watching the TV but I really think he had fallen asleep. I didnt hear any noise coming from the device, so he mustve turned the sound off and Nora was completely silent. Didnt they get it ? The silence that was already filling me up was way too much to take, and I couldnt be in a silent place without feeling the need to cry and scream. I needed noise.
I looked at Nora, tears filling up my eyes and the only word that came to my mind was « thanks ».
When I opened my mouth, nothing came out. She had been there for me every day, anytime I needed her. I couldnt express my gratitude enough, even if she was overwhelming and annoying sometimes. But isnt that what big sisters are supposed to be ? I wanted to say it so badly, I wanted to say it all loud and clear but I couldnt. Cause when youre mute like me, you cant say anything. You cant speak. And no matter what I do, I wont ever be able to produce a sound again.
The tear fell off my eye, rolled on my cheek and found a way into my open mouth as I felt desesperation take over my body.
YOU ARE READING
Shh...
Short Story"He looked at the mess he had made and shrugged, turning his glare at me. I didn't see culpability in his pretty blue eyes, just indifference. He walked to the couch and sat next to me, slightly pushing my shoulder with his. - So, are you doing good...
