David Years by Duncan Lillian

Author:Duncan, Lillian
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction, inspirational fiction, Clean and Wholesome Novels, Religion and Spirituality
ISBN: 9781522302209
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2019-03-18T16:00:00+00:00

18

Nia stared in the mirror, wishing she wasn’t so skinny. Everyone told her it was a blessing to be able to eat anything she wanted and never gain weight, but she wasn’t so sure she agreed. She wanted to look like a woman, not a little girl.

But after cancer, she’d never really ‘filled out’ as Auntie would say. Thinking of Auntie made her think of Keisha. She’d talked with her for a few minutes that day after her session with Sunny, but they hadn’t had much to say to each other.

Her gaze fell on her desk and the crystal on it. Sunny had given it to her to use while meditating. Better move it. She didn’t want to have to explain to Tanya why she had it or even why she’d seen Sunny that day.

She wasn’t quite sure where Tanya was at the moment. She’d spent most of the day in bed as far as Nia could determine. She’d been in bed when Nia left to go see Sunny, and she was still there when she got back. Then Nia had gone to the library and when she’d returned Tanya was gone. Which was fine with her. That way she wouldn’t have to…the door knob rattled. She quickly slipped the crystal into a drawer.

Tanya walked in, still in her pajamas, carrying a tray from the cafeteria. “Hi.”

“I wondered where you were.”

“Went and got some food.”

“I didn’t know they did take-out.”

“I guess they do when you’re as sick as I am. Been throwing up all day.”

“Oh, I didn’t know that.” Maybe next time, she wouldn’t drink so much. She’d reeked of alcohol when she’d come in. Nia bit her lip, wishing she wasn’t so judgmental. “I’m sorry you feel bad.”

“Where are you going all dressed up?”

“I’d hardly say I’m dressed up, but I have a date.”

“A date? Who’s the lucky man?”

“A guy I met last night.”

“Oooo. Nia’s got a boyfriend.”

“Don’t be silly, it’s only a date.”

“Is he cute?”

Nia grinned. “Yea he sorta is. And I need to get out of here before he thinks I stood him up.” One last look at her braids in the mirror and off she went.

“Have fun,” Tanya called as she walked out.

“Thanks.”

Bart was waiting for her in the lobby. He waved and jogged across the room toward her. “I thought I was being stood up.”

She smiled. “I’m sorry. I was on my way out when my roommate showed up. She’s not feeling well.”

“What’s wrong with her?”

Her first response was to say hangover. Instead she simply said, “Throwing up. I hope you haven’t been waiting too long.”

“Even if I was, it would be worth the wait. You look great. I’ll be praying you don’t get whatever bug she has.”

Her face warmed with pleasure. “Oh, well, thanks. You look great, too.” And he did. His hair wasn’t in a ponytail tonight so it showed off his curls.

“I know I promised you a movie, and we can still do that if you want.”

Oh, here it came. Just like all the other guys she knew.

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