Chapter 8. Pain

They stopped because of my constant coughing.

“I’m sorry!” I said as I wiped my lips with a tissue towel.

“It’s alright, just slow down, Meredith.” Alessandra laughing while saying that and I nodded to her.

But I couldn’t import my cutlery anymore because of the dark look Gabriel shot at me.

They were no longer on the table but the pain they left behind was still here. I also didn’t feel like putting away the food we ate and washed it without myself.

“Meredith?”

I quickly turned to Alessandra who was carrying a shoulder bag.

“Meredith, I’m leaving, if you want, just go with Gabriel to get your things from your house?”

“No, I can manage I’ll just finish my work here.” I refused as I wiped my apron by hand.

“Hmm, it’s up to you, maybe I’ll be late so I can go home later as much to do at the resort today.”

“Be careful.” I smiled at her slightly.

“So, I’ll go first?” She glanced at her wristwatch before turning away. I fo