Parrallel : Day 1

I opened the door to the apartment after work and found all the lights off. I made my way to my room from memory in the dark. I flicked on my light, quickly covering my eyes from the blinding light and tossed my briefcase and purse on to the desk. I checked the CPS bill that was open. This Texas summer was going to kill my wallet. As I walked I pulled my auburn hair out of the bun, shook it out, and tossed the bobby pins onto my armoire. I opened the cherry wood and pulled out my worn down senior shirt and some pj pants. I quickly got out of my business suit and tossed it into my cleaners pile.

I got comfortable when I finally noticed the whimpering coming from the next room. I got back out of bed, crossed the room, flicked off my light and went to the next room. I opened the door to my best friend and room mates room. I saw Dianne on the bed under her grandmothers quilt. That always meant a tear filled night. I walked over to the bed and Dianne looked up at me.

Alyzabeth laid on the bed with Dianne. She looked at her with her green eyes full of sympathy and squeezed her hand.  Dianne rolled on her side facing her friend and squeezed back.  Tears streamed down her face.

                What do you need.

                Ally, she choked, Just stay here.

                I’m here. She swept a piece of Dianne’s blonde hair out of her eyes. Dianne managed a smile before closing her eyes. She snuggled closer and Alyzabeth stroked her hair. The rhythmic movement quickly calmed her friend into a soft slumber. She leaned over and kissed her forehead before closing her eyes and falling asleep.

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                The sun streamed into the condo through the sheer white curtains waking her up. She rolled over to get the sun out of her eyes and stared as the dust particles floated in the light above the white linens.