The Rejected Bride

hen she walked in. She placed her bags on the little counter and looked at her mum wh

p; we believe as a hospital and as a corporation we have tried the best that we can." The doctor who called Alicia into her office spoke with anger but on

Dr. Lawson." Alicia spoke with a sad tone, while she rubbed her ha

f jobs she had done. She had never paid off the debt. Her mother worked hard too but it wasn't never enough. What's worse? She fell terribly i

hat; without these drugs I am afraid she might need surgery and that is like." Dr. Lawson chuckled before she continued. She was expressionless for that moment, the stare she gave Alicia gave her chi

you may? You can leave my office and I hope the next time is for you to pay your bills." Dr. L

hank you so much." She g

erything happening around her, worse of a

tside. She took her phone out and a sort of smile crossed her lips. Josh was her

e call but nobo

r. She kept on hearing thudding sou

ut huskier than she had ever heard and an ines

ed from Al

d, choas trampled in the back

o her ears, makeup and everything ruined wit

ows in one, she had no money to pay for her mother's bills and no

, it vibrates again. She momentarily

couldn't be avoided. Laura happened to be her best frie

e and tried to hide the fact tha

ying?" Laura's cheerfulne

Laura said again but this time, Ali

right now. We'll be ok, ok? I'm wa

texted her home address to Laura five minutes after her meltdown. She was in a taxi, ha

h ice cream and booze. Alicia tried to receive her with open arms but imm

d to her as best she could an

ally don't know what to do. I don't have any other options or job opport

opped a spoonful of well mixed

really difficult, I mean the only job you can even get is

id, bring Laura's focus t

be… that!" Laura countered bu

only way now" Alicia said

ra kept on shaking her head, to say no but Alicia grabbe

elp me! Please." The look Alicia

ed an air of

" Laur