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~ 36 ~

I woke up with a headache, and my back was protesting from the uncomfortable position I had slept in.

I really needed to replace this sofa.

I stood up and stretched, hearing my back pop as I did.

I went to the kitchen and made some coffee. I was in auto pilot, not thinking, just doing.

Thinking led to feeling, and feeling led to crying.

I was done crying.

I needed a break from crying.

The phone rang just as I was getting dressed for the day. I checked the ID and it read 'Adrian'.

I hesitated, though my mind immediately warned me that something could've happened to Dimitri.

The phone rang and rang, while my worry for the man I had loved more than life became excruciating, my mind coming up with the most awful of conclusions.

I wasn't sure what I was thinking, maybe I was feeling vindictive or perhaps I was just plain old tired. I could blame it on my emotions being too raw, but I knew the truth.

I just couldn't take another hit.

I pressed the end button.


Betaed by the lovely Nicia.