49-A kiss and a promise

Ashely

I massaged Nadia's hand, looking away when Leo offered to help in the kitchen in replacing Nadia.

I and Emily took Nadia to the storage room with Emily constantly apologizing.

"I am sorry, I honestly didn't mean that. " Emily said again.

"This is the 15th time that you have apologized. Aren't you exhausted?" Nadia laughed while rubbing her hands through her hair. 

"She has that habit, sadly. " I chuckled softly, "Are you feeling any better?"

"Yes, I think so. It still hurts. " Nadia shrugged and moved to rise to her feet when I raised a hand.

"What are you doing? Your hand is still hurting. " I said.

"Doesn't mean I should sit here and do nothing while you all are working," Nadia responded with an assuring smile.

"Just sit for a while. Emily will stay and watch you. I'll handle everything. " I said, patting her on the shoulders.