Crumble

"V?"

Ava looked at the stairs and met the shirtless Phil's eyes.

"What happened?" Phil asked. "You look so pale. Are you alright?"

"I— " Ava pursed her lips. This was just an illusion, she reminded herself. "Of course. I am hungry. Right… I need food."

"Good. Don't forget to put your laundry in the washer. I am going to take care of that after I came back."

"Ma?" Ava held Gabriella's shoulder.

"Hm?"

Ava was stunned as she stared at Gabriella's eyes. This morning… this day… If she was right…

"What date is it today?" she asked.

"Twentieth… what's going on? Are you feeling alright?" Gabriella immediately put her palm on Ava's forehead. "You don't have any fever. Did something happen?"

She gave her that look. The look that she always used every time she told her her dreams and nightmares. At that time, Ava thought Gabriella always looked at her with gentle eyes and an understanding gaze.