Imani
I woke to a pounding headache and Mary sitting in a chair beside my bed.
“Goddess, you’re finally up,” she rushed out, relocating to the edge of the bed.
“How long was I out?”
“Maybe twenty minutes. How are you feeling?”
“I have an headache,” I admitted, touching the back of my head. I hissed when my fingers made contact and jerked my hand back.
“I’ll get you some aspirin,” Mary said, leaving for the bathroom. She rummaged around the medicine cabinet before returning with a glass of water and two white pills. I took the painkillers and prayed they’d have an immediate affect.
“Imani… Max didn’t mean to hurt you,” she said almost pleadingly. I winced and settled further against the pillows as she continued to hurl apologies at me.
“I’m sorry, Mary, but I’m not in really in the mood for talking. I accept your apologies, but I wish to be alone.”
I felt a sharp pang in my chest when Mary’s face fell. The guilt on her soft features was overwhelming.