Chapter 11 — Insecurity

Maurício

The day was clearing up when Luise emerged from the trees, alone and staggering down the path. Before I could say anything she looked up and saw me at the window, hurried her steps and ran into the dorm, her face changed as soon as she saw me and as far as I could tell all the alcohol she had ingested was gone. Almost twenty minutes went by and Maria didn't show up, so I decided to go there to see what happened and why she didn't run away when she had the chance.

I can't explain the relief I felt to see her. Today is a day off for everyone except Louise, which must be why Maria didn't return.

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The bedroom lights were off and she was not in bed. I entered quietly and could hear noise coming from the bathroom, the door was open and I could see her kneeling with her hands resting on the toilet and her face looking very drunk.

- Where were you? - She wiped the corner of her mouth and looked at me with a tired look on her face, I had no answer because she then threw up