Chapter 37: Too Good For Me

Marcia and Marco spent the remainder of the day with me at the hospital. I was grateful for their company as I anxiously awaited my release and Luke’s return.

My fingers had taken most of the punishment from the fire and received third-degree burns. The palms of my hands, while sore and badly blistered, were only second-degree burns. The doctors had hoped to release me that day after a few rounds of antibiotics.

“I remember Luke asking for your phone number. But how did you get here from the airport?” I asked Marcia.

“Luke’s aunt, Beverly, picked us up. You were right about her… she’s a lovely woman!”

“Bev!? Bev gave you a ride?” I exclaimed in astonishment Seriously? That woman hates my guts! She even said so… in not so many words,”

“What? Senza senso! (Nonsense!) She was very sorry to hear about your accident.”

“Yeah, sorry that I didn’t go up in flames entirely…” I scoffed, remembering her cold reception.