Gluttony by January Rayne

Author:January Rayne [Rayne, January & Rayne, January]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-11-09T16:00:00+00:00

“No, no, no!” I empty out all the drawers in this house, scattering knick-knacks I had forgotten I owned all over the floor and counters. I can’t find any of the medical bills. They are gone. I swear, they were on the coffee table, in the bin, like always.

“Everything will be okay.” I place my hands on my hips and take a deep breath. “Retrace your steps.” I remember coming home from my amazing night with Ambrose and— my cheeks heat at the memory of the filthy dream I had.

It had felt so real. I swear, I could feel him against me and hear his voice.

I fan my face, scorching heat boiling my blood until a light sweat breaks over my entire body. That’s odd because there is one thing this house always is, and it’s cold.

I snag my cell phone, opening the internet browser to log into the portal the hospital has for payments.

Your balance: $0.00

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” I groan with frustration. Of course, they would have a glitch. If I was a bad person, I’d let it go, but morally, I wouldn’t feel right taking advantage of a mistake. “I swear, I don’t have time for this.” I click the button to call the billing department while getting ready to go to work.

“Thank you for calling Bishop General Billing Department. My name is Veronica, how can I help you?”

I trip over my shoe, smacking my head on the corner of the wall. “Son of a—”

“Hello? Can I help you?”

I rub the spot, my patience gone. My cheeks are flushed. My body is hot. I’m starting not to feel well. “I’m sorry. It’s been a hectic morning. I can’t find the bills I owe, and I tried to login to the portal to pay but the amount says zero. I know this is a mistake. I owe a ton of money.”

“Let me look up your account. Can I get your name, date of birth, and last four of your social please?”

“Oliver Grandie. October 10th, 1994. 0154,” I say, a cramp shooting across my stomach and it steals my breath.

“Mr. Grandie, the account is correct. Your balance was paid in full last night.”

“What?” I rub my temples in confusion. “That’s impossible. I don’t have that kind of money. Who was it?”

“I’m sorry, Mr. Grandie. They asked to remain anonymous.”

A tear drips down my face, stopping at the edge of my jaw. “I’m debt free?” The words are choked in my throat, coming out as a garbled mess.

“Yes, Mr. Grandie. Is there anything else I can help you with?”

I shake my head, unable to form the words.

“Mr. Grandie?”

Right, she can’t see me.

“No, no. That’s— um— that’s it. Wow. Okay. Thank you. I hope you have a good day.”

“You too, Mr. Grandie.” I hear the smile in her voice as I hang up the phone.

My excitement and relief are short-lived as another cramp shoots its way across my abdomen. I grab onto the counter, sweat dripping down my forehead stings my eyes.

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