Fear of the Fathers: The Reiki Man Trilogy by James Dominic C

Author:James, Dominic C. [James, Dominic C.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9781780991368
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Published: 2012-05-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 57

Stella spat the acrid taste from her mouth, and gazed at the pool of vomit through watery eyes. A light switched on in her head and she suddenly remembered where she was, and what was happening. Looking up to the doorway she stared hard at the blurry vision.

Oggi helped her to her feet. “Here, have this,” he said, handing her a wad of tissues.

She wiped her eyes and then her lips. Then, with frightening speed, she took two steps forward and punched Stratton square in the face. There was a sickening crunch and he stumbled backwards and landed in the bath holding his nose. His legs dangled over the side. Oggi stifled a snigger.

Stratton removed his hand and stared at the blood. He smiled up at Stella. “Nice to see you too,” he said.

Stella looked into his eyes, and against the angry tide felt a surge of warmth flow through her. The confusion welled. Desperately she tried to suppress a grin. But the harder she fought, the stronger the urge became, until eventually the only way to break the stalemate was to let go of her hatred. “You fucking bastard,” she laughed. “I fucking well hate you!”

Stratton held out a bloody hand. “Any chance of helping me out?” he grinned.

“Get yourself out. You seem to be able to do everything else on your own. I don’t see why a bath should pose a problem.”

Stratton heaved himself out and washed his face and hands in the sink. “I think you’ve broken it,” he said, walking into the bedroom.

“Good,” said Stella. “You fucking well deserve it. Although no doubt you’ll fix it in a couple of seconds.”

“Good point,” he said. He touched his nose lightly. There was a small crunching sound. “That’s better.”

Stella gawped in disbelief. “Have you really just done that? Or are you winding me up?”

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