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.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpJQ8oFKmUQ
Finally she turns her eyes away from the windowpane and says, “You could be lying to me.”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXByzAg7sn7
Mechteld shrugs and says, “I could be, but I haven’t told you a lie yet.”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsAueVPjiib
Marquita silently stares as she feels a uneasiness from deep inside her. Despite all she has seen; Mechteld is still a mystery to her.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcJLqaAFv9b
“To do this for me is a favor. I don’t forget those who help me.”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjq26QYZJwG
The photo of her parents catches Marquita’s eye. Marquita wants to say yes, but the fear of leaving Queens still bothers her.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqXeMxaKWHC
“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.”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzUjTJhvx4
Mechteld shakes her head, “They can’t know what you are.”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxzzg2WEzg
“Why? If they knew they would understand. I’m sure of it.” Tears once again line Marquita’s eyes as she begins to wheeze.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTBG0HRH6OS
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?”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWNEobsNps
Marquita stands still as she continues to gasps. She knows Mechteld is right, but a burning in her chest keeps her from answering.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8HD28At7sB
“I need an answer Marquita. Are you coming to Las Vegas?”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzArUcvIVOy
Marquita keeps her eyes averted from Mechteld as she asks, “Can I see my parents?”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmINjz6lma
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.”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7Wb3CP5hM
Marquita looks up from the floor with wide surprised eyes. She watches Mechteld and holds her breath.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeOEo3nEuGS
“But I think it’s a bad idea to see them, Marquita.”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtaXJKthCVB
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.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1R6lQu9gKe
“Why?” Marquita asks, cautiously.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNIx2A44MMe
“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.”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnWRooVO59
Mechteld hands the pictures to Marquita. She stares at her parent, wishing she could see their auras in the photograph.685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPArC0FSBD
“You said your family was dead. Who did you have to say good bye to?”685Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdJYnflfLj
“Just take the advice Marquita and help me pack.”
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