Chapter 21

Flora was really shy about undressing, but hearing her sister’s past, I was patient. I sat in the chair next to the tub, heating the water up, as she walked over.

“I’m ready…” I looked up at her. She was covering her chest and vigina. Her shoulders were scrawny. You could see each bone clearly. Her collarbone looked like it was sucking in her skin. Her rib bones showed on her ribcage. Her hips were so visible, it looked like she did not have any fat. She had a small belly… Barely there. I was not disgusted at her, but at the way she came to look this way.

“Do you need help getting in?” I feared touching her. I felt one wrong move would break her. She shook her head no, and stepped inside.

“Is the water too hot?” I asked, worried it would burn her, but she smiled.

“It feels… Wonderful.” I could see her bones and muscles relax.

“Would you like to wash yourself?” I held the rag up. She went to reach for it, but hesitated.