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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktaCAlui7w
Finally she turns her eyes away from the windowpane and says, “You could be lying to me.”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqr0U6HbZNW
Mechteld shrugs and says, “I could be, but I haven’t told you a lie yet.”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZeM20lpNwy
Marquita silently stares as she feels a uneasiness from deep inside her. Despite all she has seen; Mechteld is still a mystery to her.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdPVAxp5mL
“To do this for me is a favor. I don’t forget those who help me.”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcAlPKcZsCk
The photo of her parents catches Marquita’s eye. Marquita wants to say yes, but the fear of leaving Queens still bothers her.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIvGnBikQoJ
“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.”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUAIbDsF4k
Mechteld shakes her head, “They can’t know what you are.”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnArAWi4QRX
“Why? If they knew they would understand. I’m sure of it.” Tears once again line Marquita’s eyes as she begins to wheeze.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ79ppHNcZuD
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?”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7yozOREjuW
Marquita stands still as she continues to gasps. She knows Mechteld is right, but a burning in her chest keeps her from answering.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF8kALMDghX
“I need an answer Marquita. Are you coming to Las Vegas?”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0UgACSbHiX
Marquita keeps her eyes averted from Mechteld as she asks, “Can I see my parents?”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEAyuBhYsoE
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.”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuciyNKyW3
Marquita looks up from the floor with wide surprised eyes. She watches Mechteld and holds her breath.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTZ2AUcvIy
“But I think it’s a bad idea to see them, Marquita.”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKjKqypUPe
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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3VZCaF7oeS
“Why?” Marquita asks, cautiously.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ44ZiwDA4ck
“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.”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMzqWGFlV5F
Mechteld hands the pictures to Marquita. She stares at her parent, wishing she could see their auras in the photograph.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWoAUlIwjG
“You said your family was dead. Who did you have to say good bye to?”621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzw2aI0pTJo
“Just take the advice Marquita and help me pack.”
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