“Whatever,” I said, rolling onto my side, facing the wall. The medication kicked in, and I fell asleep.I opened my eyes and saw someone sitting on my bed with me. The person looked at me.“Did you enjoy your nap?” The woman asked while grinning.“No,” I answered, sitting up.“Oh, too bad. I didn’t
“Say what?” Payton asked.“Yep, you heard me. I don’t know if it’s the grief or what?” I replied.Presley came downstairs and into the kitchen. We all looked at him. He said nothing to anyone as he got a cup of coffee.“How did you sleep?” Payton asked.“Fine, but Parker snores,” Presley answered.“
#Chapter610Girl’s nightNoraAfter hanging out with Presley, I went back to my dorm room. It was nice to hang out with someone since all the girls were busy with someone. Plus, Presley needed a friend.I figured a night of watching movies would work. I picked up some snacks on my way home, and when
“Oh,” Kaylee responded with surprise. “I’m sorry to hear that.”The girls didn’t say much.“What about you?” I asked. “Are you dating someone?”“I did, but guys have a weird issue when you’re grieving the loss of your brother,” Kaylee mentioned, surprising us. “My brother died on the job, and it was
“You are since we’re all bat shit crazy,” Grammy remarked.Now, I know that I’m losing my mind.“I’m not leaving until you move on,” Grammy told me.“What?” I asked.“You heard me,” Grammy said, shrugging.“You’re not real,” I told Grammy.“Then don’t be a tool,” Grammy said. “Gray was a tool until
#Chapter611New partnerPresleyClasses started, and so did my current shift. I tried to sleep as much as I could, but I struggled. Since the night that Eliza died, I couldn’t sleep. Between the nightmares and hallucinations, along with my family, sleep became difficult.I showed up for my shift and
“Oh, my God, I’m so sorry. My alarm didn’t go off, and I overslept,” Kaylee apologized.I checked the supplies.“I promise it won’t happen again,” Kaylee told me.I put the clipboard away and climbed out of the back of the rig. I made sure we had everything we need.“Gray,” Kaylee said.“It’s fine,”
#Chapter612Sweet dreamsPresleyAfter two weeks, I settled into a routine. I went to school, slept, and worked. I became used to Kaylee’s talkative nature but still didn’t say much to her. I let her do most of the talking.I continued my counseling sessions with Dr. Shaw. Maverick recommended the d