Chapter 30: Merrigold.

"Do you want to maybe take a walk...?"

I shook my head.

"Just to get some fresh air and stretch your legs."

With my somber face pressed against my pillow, I shook my head.

"Anything you want maybe? I can surely get it for you. Even if it means Faith has to steal from the main house... the fancy white people stuff." My sister in-law joked. I only turned to look the other side.

"You can talk to me about anything, Merri. Anything what so ever. I know this isn't easy and it won't be easy but I'm here for you. We love you, Thomas and James love you and they will be back soon. Everything will be alright."

"I-I'm f-fine." I told her, clearing my throat as I had not spoken in a while. It felt odd, my throat hurt. My tears had dried up, my lips were dry. I licked them feeling the rough patch that had mounted on from my lack of care. My nose was oily, my eyes were dull and gloomy.