http://slow.writerscafe.org/ECarkhuff The original writings of author Erin Elizabeth en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776073781 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 21.    “I thoughtmaybe I would hear from her today.” Parrish told Ruby. It was the morning ofher twenty-first birthday. Fresh out of the shower, Parrish unwrapped herselffrom her yellow towel and dried off her wet body. Ruby sat on Parrish’s bed,holding Pe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ECarkhuff/1221287/ 20.     “Gimmethat, would ya?” Ruby asked Parrish, holding a few things of hers from herapartment. They were unloading a moving truck filled with Ruby’s possessions.      Three days after her argument with Levi,Parrish hadn’t he.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ECarkhuff/1221285/ 19.        “Ah.She’s a beauty. Nice job, mommy.” Parrish said to Ruby, holding Pearl.      Ruby smiled. “Thanks for everything youdid… especially for staying with me during labor.” &nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ECarkhuff/1221284/ 18.    “I’llf*****g kill her!” Ruby yelled pacing back and forth in her living room. “Whothe hell does she think she is saying anythinglike that to you?!”     Parrish, sitting on the couch, stayedsilent, smoking a cigare.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ECarkhuff/1221280/ 17.    “I’msurprised you picked up.” Levi told her.     “Me, too.” Parrish responded through thephone.     “It’s been a few days. Four…”     “I k.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ECarkhuff/1221277/ 16.    “I have aproposition for you.” Ruby told Parrish while sitting on her bed. 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