Patience

19. The Vase

Since midnight.

I have been writhing in pain since midnight. I knew I was due to my periods soon, but did not expect it to be this soon.

The moment I shut the door last night, I changed quickly into my pjs and dozed off. I was so tired after the lone city tour that I passed out the moment I hit the bed.

Only to be woken up at midnight, by the excrutiating pain in my lower abdomen and back. And to my absolute horror this will go on for the entire day.

Entiiirreee dayyyy in this raging pain.

I have have seen the time on my phone for around hundred times. Hoping that the time of the day passes quickly. But to my utter dismay , it's only eight the morning.

I clutch my mouth when I get a sudden sick feeling and run to the washroom. Thank the lord I got a room with an attached bathroom at the least. Bless Hardin for this even though I hate him.

I try to empty my stomach holding the toilet seat. But no avail. Nothing.

Actually what did I except? That I would puke and feel better?

You don't have a morsel in your stomach Theresa.

The reminder is given by my subconscious. But me being the stubborn ass, I don't want to leave this bedroom knowing I could still run into Hardin. And I am not strong enough to face him. I am weak. I have feeling for him. He happens to be the only person in my entire nineteenth years of life that I have felt this way for... I everytime I see him, I am reminded of the rejection. How I got fooled that night when he said he has feelings.

Ass.

Not trying anymore. I get up and walk to the sink and splash some water on my face. The reflection of me in the mirror is brutally honest about my situation.
Can a girl get a break from all this fucking physical and mental pain?

Nah, I guess. That's what I get for being weak.

I walk to bedroom. And almost jump when I find molly in my room.

" Molly what you doing here?" I say clutching my slip at the chest, my chest still heaving.

She stands up walking up to me, and grips my shoulder lending support to my almost slumping body.

" Hey hey you ok?" she asks concerned..

" Yeah girl, just periods and cramp" I shrugs it off like it's nothing.

" Just ok? You look pale?"

" Happens always. Nothing to worry. Just today."

" Do you need any help?" she says guiding me to the bed.

" No no. I will just sleep off the day. Did not get much sleep last last night.... " I try to convince her masking my pain...

" Oh nooo!!!!" She exclaims slapping her forehead .

" What ??? "

" We planned a three day road trip to Whistler."She says pouting... Then mumbles" I need to ask Hardin to cancel the bookings. "

She gets up to leave.

That is when the idea strikes.

" Molllyyy, wait. Don't ask him to cancel. These bookings at this time of the year takes a lot of effort. Don't waste that.."I manage to say in between my cramps.

" It doesn't matter Tessa.You are not well, you can't go like this. " she says cocking her eyebrows and swaying her hands up and down indicating my appearance." And hardin wouldn't mind. In fact he was the one who asked to check on you, probably because he heard you vomiting. So everyone would understand. "