Forty two

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* Live each day as if it may be your last on earth, cos it may be. *

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------ Mira. ------

I was seated on my bed in deep thoughts, but was interrupted when a knock rang at the door. “ Come in. '' I said, obviously knowing who was at the door.

The door opened to reveal Jose, holding a tray of food in his hands. He placed the tray on the bedside table in front of me. “ Thank you. ”

“ You are welcome. ” He brushed his hair away from his face. “ Here, Evie just called asking after you. ” He said, handing me my cell phone.

“ Oh, Thanks. ”

“ My pleasure. Enjoy your meal. I'm off. ” I watched him walk out of the room.

I dialed Evie's number just minutes after he left. The call was picked up at the second ring, it almost felt like she'd been waiting for my call.

“ Hey baby girl! How are you feeling now? ” Her concerned voice rang through the phone.

“ Hi. I am feeling a lot better. What about you? ”

“ That's great to hear. I'm okay. So what are you up to right