In The Hollow Of His Hand

In The Hollow Of His Hand

Episode 99

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She laughed long and hard.

“Sorry babe, I couldn’t tell you.” She apologized.

“It is fine. How do you do?” I asked.

“I am good and you?” She responded.

“I am good too. How are you enjoying the holiday?” I asked.

“Enjoying it fairly. I can’t wait to resume.” She replied.

I observed that she said the latter with great enthusiasm.
“Why is that?” I asked.

“Well, I don’t have friends around here, so no one to hang out with. Plus the one whom I could hang out with, is there with you.” She answered.

“Oh, sorry about that.” I apologized.

“It is fine.” She responded.

“What about Pete?” I asked.

“He wouldn’t be here until Thursday.” She answered.

“I see. That’s four days away.” I said as I counted the days in my head.

“Yeah. That’s gonna be four long days.” She responded.

“Oh. Can we continue this conversation tomorrow? I’ve got to sleep” I asked.

“It is fine. Night.” She said.

“Night.” I responded and lay down on the couch.

“You should sleep too cos church is for 9 a.m.” I said to Jake drowsily and after that, I was completely knocked out.

In the Hollow of His Hand continues…