Chapter 20: The Cat Cafe
Abigail’s POV
James told me to pick the place for our afternoon together.
I rolled out of bed in the morning and thudded on the floor. Gus followed my lead, but he landed on the floor more gracefully, despite his heavy body sounding off with a loud plop where he landed.
For the first time in as long as I could remember, I had no desire to attempt makeup. My eyes were swollen from the days full of tears and the rough nights where I tumbled in bed. My skin was dry and stained pink where the tears liked to pool on my face.
I considered texting James that I had to cancel, but I wanted to be courageous facing my fear and anxiety that grew more each day into a wild beast. I couldn't hide from it; I had to tame it. James would stay by my side until I came out victorious.