The Deceiver's Handbook

ertly piped a border of chocolate ganache

scaped from the oven whenever Pastries were being baked. I felt some sort of feverish

ver I resumed work in the mornings. I was so proud of how much I'd captured the hearts of the people in the neigh

y of golden-brown scones into the oven. She was such a workaholic who loved her jo

ng wildly from the spot where I stood, garnishing my croissants. "Thank

hile bringing forth the one that was next. "Oh young l

l for the gift of you and I hope no one contaminates your joyful and resilient spirit.

set of drums being hit by a performing instrumentalist and my vision became blurry, my eyes spinning like a stain

ool which I often sat with and I tripped and alm

Ray who was now deeply engrossed in her work. "Oh madam, what could b

g, my head hurts from a severe headache and my vision is blurry, I also

na do now? I could stand in for you if you

was seriously thinking how my business would function without my presence. As much as I knew I had help, I had trust

I not remember consulting a doctor though? I'd not seen the four walls of a hospital in five yea

you for reminding me what a hospital

reath and summoned the courage to stand up to g

es. Take good care of the shop please, I'll be back in a jiffy," I s

building. I moved a few minutes forward along

exchanging brief pleasantries with the dri

into the ride. I quickly jolted out of my sleep and handed him his fare. "Thank y

lway leading to the clinic's entrance. Hospitals

to the receptionist at the counter with a sense of urgency. "Give

door by the left is where you're headed," she said to m

e instruction I was given. I was already seeing stars and feel

I nodded my head in response. "You look really worn out, have

re ma'am?" He questioned me while flipping the file on his gold yell

vere ache and I threw up early this morning before work. I just have a general intens

r samples are taken for a test. You'll be alright," he assured m

handed over to the laboratory scientist

calm and unperturbed. I feared doctors so much because you could be pa

esults. I held it for a minute, my hands tremb

weeks pregnant," he said, stretch