Chapter 78

“Are you sure?” Chuleta asked Clara, “I don’t mind, and if you’re hungry, I’ll make you another one.”

“I’m sure, thank you,” she smiled shyly. “I’m fine.”

“You’ve eaten too little, child,” he says, shaking his head. “Or is it that you don’t like it?

“Oh, no!” Exclaimed the little girl, “It was delicious, but I have no appetite.”

“Sit with me; we can watch something on TV.”

Oscar had left early in the morning. He had invited them both to go with him, he said that the scenery was wonderful and that when they got to the lake, they would understand why he insisted. Will wasn’t too interested, but Clara still felt too weak. As Oscar had said, the house was equipped with clothes and hygiene supplies, so while Clara watched TV, Chuleta went into the bathroom, equipped with everything she needed to get ready. He cut his hair, shaved, and took a long, hot shower until his fingertips were wrinkled. When he looked in the mirror, dressed in sports clothes and shave