Marquita thinks carefully about the offer while her finger graze the dusty windowpane. She wants to believe that she can have a future. She wants to know the feeling of control. She wants to not be afraid of Mechteld.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSL8JkDT2g
Finally she turns her eyes away from the windowpane and says, “You could be lying to me.”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡViNcnjLv19
Mechteld shrugs and says, “I could be, but I haven’t told you a lie yet.”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOz6rU2TSt5
Marquita silently stares as she feels a uneasiness from deep inside her. Despite all she has seen; Mechteld is still a mystery to her.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUDqT8iDGWx
“To do this for me is a favor. I don’t forget those who help me.”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvI4QMFaiN
The photo of her parents catches Marquita’s eye. Marquita wants to say yes, but the fear of leaving Queens still bothers her.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmf1YgjVF2U
“You can’t just ‘consider’ contact with my parents. You have to promise me. I can’t do this without them. I need them to know that I’m okay and that I love them.”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDXM0rHIwvr
Mechteld shakes her head, “They can’t know what you are.”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqjnF3lX7rC
“Why? If they knew they would understand. I’m sure of it.” Tears once again line Marquita’s eyes as she begins to wheeze.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVD61M6044
Mechteld turns away from Marquita’s crying and begins stacking the newspapers, setting aside the one with the picture of Marquita’s parents. Calmly she says, “You didn’t believe me until you violated my thoughts. How do you expect your parents to understand?”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gIqkPkd8H
Marquita stands still as she continues to gasps. She knows Mechteld is right, but a burning in her chest keeps her from answering.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCcS98ImaAw
“I need an answer Marquita. Are you coming to Las Vegas?”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZqSeQMDFU
Marquita keeps her eyes averted from Mechteld as she asks, “Can I see my parents?”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZHo8jaTXh
Mechteld looks at Marquita who keeps her crying eyes. After a long pause Mechteld breathes out and says, “I’ll arrange something, but only after we come back from Las Vegas.”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡalRlWXHkiU
Marquita looks up from the floor with wide surprised eyes. She watches Mechteld and holds her breath.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXUGaL5Agcx
“But I think it’s a bad idea to see them, Marquita.”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiRvgzQwz9H
Mechteld takes the remaining paper and looks at the side-by-side photos. She then removes the page from the rest of the paper and begins to fold and tear the photos out.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh72zIijLLQ
“Why?” Marquita asks, cautiously.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGd4HWmpCS
“It’s better to be done with it. The last moments will linger for an eternity. You’d be surprised at how disappointing goodbyes can be if you try to do it over.”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ArVvru4TQ
Mechteld hands the pictures to Marquita. She stares at her parent, wishing she could see their auras in the photograph.633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAroWWKN1l0
“You said your family was dead. Who did you have to say good bye to?”633Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLd7r3nngiK
“Just take the advice Marquita and help me pack.”
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