The Legend of Safehaven by R. A. Comunale

Author:R. A. Comunale
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction & Literature
ISBN: 9780984651269
Publisher: Mountain Lake Press
Published: 2011-10-11T16:00:00+00:00

“Tio Galen, can I see Betty now?”

Galen looked at Jesse, who nodded.

“Go ahead, Tonio, but remember she’s exhausted from all the excitement.”

The young man dashed across the waiting room to the cubicle. He opened the door carefully and saw an older version of Betty sitting by the bed. He suddenly felt awkward, but he moved near.

“You’re Tony, Tony Hidalgo. Betty has told me so much about you—how smart you are and nice and…”

The petite Japanese woman smiled at Betty.

“She also said you were cute.”

“Mama! Don’t believe her, Tony!”

Betty blushed, whether in anger or at hearing the truth, Tonio couldn’t tell. He was blushing, too.

“Thank you, Mrs. Orth. May I visit with Betty?”

“Yes, by all means. Maybe you can persuade my stubborn daughter that she needs to stay here for treatment.”

Hisayo Orth smiled again at the two young people then made a graceful exit. They sat there in awkward silence for a moment, before they both started to talk at the same time.

“Betty, I … uh … I just wanted to tell you that I’ll be here for you.”

He put his hand over hers and felt the little silver ring on her finger.

“I don’t want you to see me like this, Tony. Besides, it’s not fair. What did I do to deserve this … this blood thing?”

“You didn’t do anything.”

He bent over and kissed her forehead. She started to cry, so he sat there holding her, growing silent again.

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