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I text quickly, saying, “I’m on my way See you soon”

She texts back, “Yay! Can’t wait”

I sht thing to do; I can’t leave her by herself in her condition Besides, I want to see her and be with her Iessential items like soup, tea, crackers, and other snacks to help her sickness Soon, I’m back in the car and on my way

It’s not that far to her apartment, but Ia little bit in et to her I text her to let her know that I’ fro I look at all the apartments I see a door open and she waves for me I can’t keep the smile from my face as I walk over to her

“Hi there,” I say as she opens the door wide for me

She se, then closes the door behind s in there

Chapter 10

Stacey

I’m so excited to have him here I open the door and watch as he walks inside to roceries down I hurry and straighten up the living room as best as I can He stands in the doorway of the kitchen

“Where do you keep your pots and pans?” he asks

I turn around and look at hi?” I ask him with curiosity

“I’ you some hot soup and tea,” he replies with a smile

I smile too That’s so sweet of him to do that “Here, lettowards him

“No, no, no,” he says in protest He takes ently by the shoulders and leads me back to the couch “You just sit here and rest I’ll handle everything”

I sit quietly on the couch He picks up my blanket, folds it neatly, then covers me Afterwards, he fluffs my pillows and props them up behind me

“Thank you,” I say I love having him here, but I feel a little aard I’ve never had anyone take care of me like this

“No problem That’s what I’m here for,” he says

He looks around the room and finds the reratefully

“The pots are in the bottom cabinet to the left of the stove,” I say