COLD AGAIN

KAREN

Despite Mr Hendricks warning, Miss Catherine followed them to the hospital. I tried to stop her but she said she only wanted to make sure Jay was alright.

When Mr Hendricks left probably to get something for Jay, she stood behind the door, sullen.

“I'm so sorry, Miss Catherine, I think I have made a horrible mistake. I have worsened things for both you and Jay.”

“No. Don't say that. I wasn't expecting it to be easy but I would have preferred him spitting at me than what happened. I can't go and see him. Can you please check how he is doing? That is all I ask.”

“I will do all I can. For both of you.”

“You have done enough already. Thank you so much,” she forced a smile and again she squeezed my hand.

She looked like she had given up hope of ever really seeing Jay again.

I sighed. I wanted to make things right but only succeeded in worsening things.

She started coughing and next she coughed up blood in her handkerchief.

“I'm sorry but I must take my meds now.”

I watched as s