The Cost Of Forever
ve yourself crazy si
waiting room. He stands before me, his clothes covered in paint and hair unkempt, showing he just l
my phone into my lap. "There's no
r that our knees are nearly touching. "It's going to
me. We need money, and fast. Her treatment-" My throat tightens as the w
rm. "We'll figure it out. You're not in this
d from crying but determined as ever. She gives me a feeble grin,
dmit quietly, my voice barely audible. "Eac
a soft squeeze. "You are the kind of per
waiting area. I feel anxious as I recall all the attempts we've made and all the obstacles
its me, and I stop
s's voice pu
big." I start pacing again, the wheels in my mind turning faster. "I'll pa
where I am. "You've already done
stration boil over. "What else am I supposed to
o me with his usual intense gaze when discussin
to take action, but at the moment, the idea of picking up a paintbrush seems overwhelming. "But
around me. "Eva, you don't have to do this al
r will be sufficient this time
ly to reveal that it's not Dr. Carter. Just a nurse passing through.
to some people, get the word out. I know some art buyers who would
what if it's not eno
oice firm, almost commanding. "Y
's weak. "Stubborn doe
ts his chin, challenging me.
I simply can't determine how much time she still
Don't have those thoughts, Eva. You must concentrate on the
rect, however, it doesn't alleviate the oppressive burden on my
red. I leaned against the wall, gazing up
a - a weak, light-skinned girl connected to med
re of this I can handle,"
and. "You're strong
ression of annoyance and an unreadable emotion. "That was the g
"Of course they do. Noth
ile. "Never does, but
me. Lucas has consistently been present, dependable, and the one who
some ideas," I say quietly.
a asks, her brow furrowing in conce
d, getting up and taking
his eyes searching mine.
no." I need some time alo
ning. "Eva, there's no need for yo
g once more. I am not doing this because I w
is voice low and stead
point is valid, but it doesn't alleviate the situation at all.
y way to the door. Opening it, I feel the cool air on my fac
ace cannot be found within
e wak
out how to make it all happen. However, the persistent uncertainty eats awa
e that something larger is on the hori