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“I understand. Thank you so much for your help,” I said and turned to get into Maya’s room.
“Mr. Wyatt,” she said after a step she took away from me.
“Yes?”
“I don't know your relationship with her, and I think this won't be very professional approach for me, but I have a feeling that you have some important role in her life. Try to show her your support during this time.”
“She's my everything, Miss Bailey. I'll be with her all the time. We'll get through this together.”
She smiled even though there was something suspicious in her expression, but I didn't give her another glance.
Behind my back, I heard her say, “I'll see her again tomorrow.”
I wasn't sure if there was some kind of warning in her tone. I didn't care. The only one I cared about was laying on the bed, pretending like she was sleeping when I entered the room.
CHAPTER 9
MAYA
The next day, Tina came early to my room. She was wearing baggy jeans and a rock band t-shirt today, looking so much younger than the day before. With her smile in place, she looked at Zeke who stood up to leave his chair next to my bed. Tina’s gaze didn’t miss how close but how distant we were at the same time. After they exchanged a brief nod, Zeke left the room with one last look at Tina and me.
“How are you feeling today, Maya?”
“You want me to think before answering, don’t you?” I asked with a voice that was almost teasing.
She laughed shortly. “Of course.”
Taking a deep breath, I thought my answer. “Still tired, angry, and nervous.”
“Nervous? That’s new,” she said. I could hear the question in her voice for me to elaborate, but I didn’t. I wasn’t going to do it before she clearly asked. She must’ve sensed that, because she sighed and asked another question instead, “Have you thought about my last question?”
I bit my lip. That question wasn’t any better to answer.
“Yes. I thought about it.”
“And?” she pressed.
“I’d miss… sketching,” I blurted out. It was easier than telling her I’d miss him.
“Anything else?” she persisted. I knew she didn’t let it go that easily.
Tina Bailey looked like a hot mess, but her intelligence was the first thing someone could feel about her. I did. Since the first moment she stepped into my room, I knew she’d find a way to take words from my mouth.
“Isn’t it enough?” I snapped with defiance in my voice.
She smiled. My tone didn’t offend her. “It is, but I know there’s more, Maya. And you know it, too.”
I shrugged.
“Why are you nervous?” she asked. It was only my wishful thinking she would’ve let that part go, it seems.
“Do I have to talk about it?”
Her gaze penetrated into me as she answered, “I’d really love for you to talk about it.”
Inhaling deeply, I tried to find a way to explain my anxiety without giving her some details about Zeke and I.
“I’m nervous about what’ll happen now,” I started. She waited for me to continue as I took my time before adding, “Zeke said I won’t go back to my home.”
