Stories From the Center of the World by Jordan Elgrably

Author:Jordan Elgrably [Elgrably, Jordan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“Keeping this cactus alive proves you’re ready to care for our future child,” Céline said.

“Based on our track record it means our first two will die,” he joked. Then, more soberly, he remarked: “I seriously don’t know where you get these crazy notions — of signs and symbols — from.”

“From here,” she said, tapping her index finger on her forehead. “Most likely from back here,” he said, slipping a finger to reach back there where he —

Just then, the pot slipped from his grasp, smashing to pieces on the street. The cactus lay sprawled on the dirt, its roots naked, exposed, unearthed from their sanctuary beneath the soil. The dirt seemed to come to life as a light breeze arrived, scattering it every which way, while whatever remained was trampled underfoot by passing pedestrians. As he surveyed the scene, he registered his incompetence, his worthlessness at keeping anything alive, let alone the child that Céline desired. When he glanced back at the cactus he could feel her pleading with him to rescue her. A sudden urge to abandon her exactly where she was overwhelmed him, but it disappeared just as quickly and he sprang into action. He collected as much of the soil as remained and stuffed the roots back into it. Fairly satisfied, he continued on his way to his new abode.

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