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.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡibSH9iQCRQ
Finally she turns her eyes away from the windowpane and says, “You could be lying to me.”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡusVwiZtCOc
Mechteld shrugs and says, “I could be, but I haven’t told you a lie yet.”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHPqvIZ8Bm
Marquita silently stares as she feels a uneasiness from deep inside her. Despite all she has seen; Mechteld is still a mystery to her.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ANGhc7Q7r
“To do this for me is a favor. I don’t forget those who help me.”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZLUuKnrAY
The photo of her parents catches Marquita’s eye. Marquita wants to say yes, but the fear of leaving Queens still bothers her.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUAfncfgJQ
“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.”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsWjMYElfB9
Mechteld shakes her head, “They can’t know what you are.”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbjbVd6WXj
“Why? If they knew they would understand. I’m sure of it.” Tears once again line Marquita’s eyes as she begins to wheeze.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNGk4Wt2SD
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?”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCILLzxbI3Y
Marquita stands still as she continues to gasps. She knows Mechteld is right, but a burning in her chest keeps her from answering.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjyy1LVWJzw
“I need an answer Marquita. Are you coming to Las Vegas?”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUFC19vvdV
Marquita keeps her eyes averted from Mechteld as she asks, “Can I see my parents?”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡARpH0m8FO1
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.”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXBARoWpZTn
Marquita looks up from the floor with wide surprised eyes. She watches Mechteld and holds her breath.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNqCPKiuVpx
“But I think it’s a bad idea to see them, Marquita.”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXnu02Cmqz
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.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNTCJN8HKfc
“Why?” Marquita asks, cautiously.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPpTebMdYrE
“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.”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8An5WY2IFq
Mechteld hands the pictures to Marquita. She stares at her parent, wishing she could see their auras in the photograph.717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nFRc5v1g0
“You said your family was dead. Who did you have to say good bye to?”717Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAiHlYBPOme
“Just take the advice Marquita and help me pack.”
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