Afterlife - Stephanie Hudson Page 0,98

that must have been in my dreams, in that case yeah, I better had.” She got up and went into my bathroom but then came back out again with the bottle in her hand and no water, I was about to protest that I could never swallow pills without some form of liquid but she handed me an empty prescription bottle.

“But how... that's strange there were loads in there yesterday.” I couldn't understand how the bottle was empty, I had only taken some the night before and the bottle was over half full.

Libby glanced at me with a weird look, obviously not knowing what to believe but clearly she was worried so I told her about the part when I had taken some pills in my dream.

“Maybe I was sleep walking and tipped them away, I really don't remember.” Her face softened and she got me some she had been given when she pulled her back about four months ago.

“These will knock you out so take two now and I will wake you in the morning but you know this means you're going to have to speak to another therapist to get any more pills don't you?” I nodded not liking where this was going, the last thing I needed now was to ‘Talk about my feelings’ again. It was beginning to look like my new life was trying to find my old one again.

The next time I woke it was morning and Libby was waking me up with a cup of tea.

“How are you feeling this morning?” I looked at her through blurry eyes and saw that she was all ready for work, which could only mean one thing ...I was most definitely late! RJ would be here any minute! I jumped out of bed and raced towards the bathroom but Libby stood in my way.

“What's the rush?”

“I'm going to be late, how come you didn't wake me sooner?” I said with a croaky voice from last night's “Sob-a-thon.”

“Because I thought you would want to sleep in, as it's a Saturday!” Oh. I must have been more confused last night than I thought. I assumed when Sophia had said “See you tomorrow” she had meant in class but she had really meant in work.

“Oh yeah so it is but you’re dressed for the office?” I stopped rushing to get ready and went to sit back down on the bed to drink my tea. Meanwhile Libby was picking up some clothes and putting a pair of my shoes back in the wardrobe.

“I'm sorry, I know we were supposed to spend the day together but this client is breathing down my neck to get this job done and if I do a good enough job on this one, then I might have six other show homes, so it’s a big deal.” She smiled with enthusiasm but also looked guilty as well.

“It’s fine, I have loads of studying to do and plus I'm thinking while the storm's passed I will take advantage of the dry weather and go for a walk.” I needed to go and clear my head after last night and I couldn't think of a better cure.

“Ok, but tonight I will make up for it, we will order some pizzas, pop some corn and watch a girlie movie.” I laughed at her take on an American accent. I loved the sound of spending some quality time with my sister, so when I told her that I couldn't because I was working she looked hurt.

“I'm sorry, but hey I'm off tomorrow, let's do something then, ok?” She nodded and added,

“Ok, but I still think it's all too much, all this work for college and the club... you’re going to collapse.” She was a little bit right. If I didn't get some decent sleep soon I was going to drop.

“It's only until I have enough to get a car and then I will cut some of my shifts, besides I can't expect you and Frank to keep chauffeuring me around back and to.” I held up my hand to stop her from continuing with her protests.

“I know you don't mind doing it but I do, it's not right that you have to keep picking me up at such late hours and plus I don't want to push my luck with RJ.” She admitted defeat and gave up.

“Ok I will see you later, try and relax today, take it easy ok?” I replied with a “Scouts honour” and saluted.

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