The Cost Of Forever

ve yourself crazy si

waiting room. He stands before me, his clothes covered in paint and hair unkempt, showing he just l

my phone into my lap. "There's no

r that our knees are nearly touching. "It's going to

me. We need money, and fast. Her treatment-" My throat tightens as the w

rm. "We'll figure it out. You're not in this

d from crying but determined as ever. She gives me a feeble grin,

dmit quietly, my voice barely audible. "Eac

a soft squeeze. "You are the kind of per

waiting area. I feel anxious as I recall all the attempts we've made and all the obstacles

its me, and I stop

s's voice pu

big." I start pacing again, the wheels in my mind turning faster. "I'll pa

where I am. "You've already done

stration boil over. "What else am I supposed to

o me with his usual intense gaze when discussin

to take action, but at the moment, the idea of picking up a paintbrush seems overwhelming. "But

around me. "Eva, you don't have to do this al

r will be sufficient this time

ly to reveal that it's not Dr. Carter. Just a nurse passing through.

to some people, get the word out. I know some art buyers who would

what if it's not eno

oice firm, almost commanding. "Y

's weak. "Stubborn doe

ts his chin, challenging me.

I simply can't determine how much time she still

Don't have those thoughts, Eva. You must concentrate on the

rect, however, it doesn't alleviate the oppressive burden on my

red. I leaned against the wall, gazing up

a - a weak, light-skinned girl connected to med

re of this I can handle,"

and. "You're strong

ression of annoyance and an unreadable emotion. "That was the g

"Of course they do. Noth

ile. "Never does, but

me. Lucas has consistently been present, dependable, and the one who

some ideas," I say quietly.

a asks, her brow furrowing in conce

d, getting up and taking

his eyes searching mine.

no." I need some time alo

ning. "Eva, there's no need for yo

g once more. I am not doing this because I w

is voice low and stead

point is valid, but it doesn't alleviate the situation at all.

y way to the door. Opening it, I feel the cool air on my fac

ace cannot be found within

e wak

out how to make it all happen. However, the persistent uncertainty eats awa

e that something larger is on the hori