Flames In The Fire

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her pain med. I would give anything to take the pain from her. Why couldn’t it be me sick? She does no

ASH

sister’s wedding. I do not want to be here. Jana and I broke up last week, and I

Noah says, han

nt to get me dr

puss all night, you should go

I do not dr

Straight, how could I for

r drink himself to death. I look across and see her, Daniela Morris. I cannot help but watc

flame still bur

ell, we are just your typical middle-class working people. I have not seen her since we graduated from high schoo

y sister invited her to the wedding, and I know there i

ever talk to

e a catch!” Noah

hair flowing beautifully. She is the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. Da

ay. Noah goes straight to Daniela. I see him talking to her and pointing at me.

jackass, and I want to punch him in the face.

u do that?”

round, and Daniela is standing behind me. “H

My idiot friend here is drunk. I h

e with me,” she says. “He did. I am sor

, I am a terrible dance partner,” I say to her. “I am a great teacher,

s close to me. “I promise I do not bite, John,” she says. “I am sorry, I am a little ne

y to you?” I ask Ellie. “He said that you were dying to ask me for my numbe

not think you would ever give me

ie says, laughing. That smile. “Okay

ll give you my phone number

romise me that you will call me tonight a

d a ride hom

I would be forever grateful if yo

want to be her

want to be here wi

you, just not at this wedding rece

his wedding reception

it,” I s

e back. We run across the parking lot for my car like two

sent

over in her sleep. I rub her hand, waiting for

eady. I called an ambulance to take her home. They will be up in a few minutes if you wa

” I say to

her. I leave the room. I cannot help but break down as I walk to the eleva