CHAPTER EIGHTEEN : WE

WE

My smile surprises even me. The willingness that came with it was no different. I did as I was told for ten(10) more days making sure she was well-fed, well-dressed, and altogether well taken care of. "Did I feel as many emotions as I did?" I can't remember but everything was going smoothly until today.

Laylah is looking very much better. You can see healthiness in her eyes and face. Her face returns halfway to how it has always been, the beams. Her dimples came to light again. "Was it stupidity or utter sheer foolishness?" Why would she still be able to smile after all that has happened? I watch her as we sit at the dining table. We ate a feast today. Boy Nathaniel was more sensible -- as the humans will say it, more humane. I just can't comprehend any of his actions. I still watch them both, waiting for their next move before I take action. It better not be what I am thinking.