Chapter 9

GRACIE

I skipped going to school yesterday feigning an illness, Today I didn’t have to fake being sick, I think I really caught the flu this time, a small part of me was glad that I actually have a solid reason for skipping school today which meant I wouldn’t have to see him…

I felt like never going back to school and even move entirely a new town where I would never have to see him again

“Are you sure you can stay home alone? You don’t need me here with you?” mom asked looking at my form on the bed with a doubtful expression

“I’ll be fine mom, you can go to work and if I need anything I can just ring you up right?”

She nodded with a smile

“Then I’ll be leaving, breakfast is downstairs, be sure to eat and take your medicines okay?”

I nodded and closed my eyes as she walked out of the room…

I didn’t realize when I slept off but it was almost noon when I opened my eyes…

I tried lifting myself from the bed but I was just too weak, m