THE CONTRACT READING

CHAPTER 11

ANNA

“Let’s have the meeting,” I say with all the strength I have in me in order not to appear weak. I don’t want them to find out that my house was broken into. The last thing I want from anyone right now is pity.

“Finally, the queen of Seattle is out. I wonder what you were telling that boyfriend of yours that kept you so long,” Damien says sounding very agitated.

“Boyfriend? That’s my best friend Lola who called.” I shoot a rude response to him since he’s beginning to irritate me.

“Best friend huh? Well if you say so wifey dearest,” Damien says sarcastically.

“Thanks for understanding soon-to-be husband,”I respond to him in the same tone.

“Can we start now? I would appreciate it if you two don’t pick at each other. Let’s all remember we’re in Mr.Smith’s hospital room and he doesn’t need this. You two should act like adults,” Mr.Luis cautions us.

I sit next to my father’s bed and take his hand into mine. I need him now more than ever because I am really going through a l