From the scratch chapter 2/18

From the scratch chapter 2/18

A Story by Linda alexander

Good morning what time is it? Christina asked him. It is nine o o’clock Christopher answered. I was so tired. I didn’t even realize it is this late in the morning .I will leave within an hour. Don’t worry I am going to work at three o’clock this evening I’ll be back around 1 AM, I’ll leave the key here when you leave. Leave the key in the garage under the tool box all the way back close to the lawn mower. Thank you Christopher. Sorry for the trouble and really owe you for saving me. Some fish might have been eating me by now if you did not save my life. I will leave within an hour. Do you want me to call sick today? If you can she told me because I need somebody to talk to and I am depressed obviously. I was on antidepressant medication but not taking it for couple of weeks. Can I talk to you about the issues I am facing? Christina looked at his eyes as if she is pleading . Why you chose me ? Obviously you saved me I was going to end my life in that bridge but you came across and saved so now I want to live . Christina wow just like that you made the decision to end your life. If that is the case so many people might have eaten by fish below the bridge by now Christopher made a comment thinking she will open up .I didn’t take the decisions just like that, I have a lot in my plate so in a vulnerable moment, I decided to do that that’s all otherwise I am not a trash. I am not a full failure also. OK let me call my supervisor to call sick otherwise it will be no call no show Christopher told her. We had to call before two hours of starting shift.Let me call now. I called that night. What do you need for breakfast or lunch or it can be brunch I don’t want to go out of this place. I just want rest. I want a listening ear Christina said. Great so when do you need that listening ear ?Are you making fun of me? No, just serious. May be around seven or eight o’clock at night if it is ok with you. That is fine with me and what do you like to eat? Do you have my purse with you , yes I went in the morning. I searched around and I saw your car it was locked. I saw the purse too inside the car I took the car key from your pocket and brought car back. It is in the drive way. The key is with me and the purse too but do you have Wallet with you Christina I did not see the wallet in the purse. yes I have my wallet with me it was in the opposite pocket. So who is paying for the food? I have money I’ll pay for it Chris . My name is Christopher. I like to be called as Christopher still If you insist you can call me Chris moo mushkilla. What word is that Christopher. Just kidding it is Arabic same as no problem. I’m OK with calling you as Christopher. Will go by Chinese food. I’m OK with that. What do you like to have? I will have a large shrimp with broccoli and whatever you need, you can order it. I will have large chicken lo mein and pork fried rice and hot and sour soup. Do you need a Coke or fried soda? No, that’s good. Let me call for the food. Then I called for the food and the food place said food will arrive within half an hour , you have cash on you or you going to give the card I have cash and the card on me Christopher $35 plus tip. Please put it on the card. It will be 40 reasonable price. Great do you want coffee? I’ll make coffee
Do you need one Christopher? Yes please if you making it make one for me too. I like expresso for coffee.
The food is here here the. I checked everything is there, Christina gave extra ten dollar tip to Christopher to give to the delivery person. Christina made coffee by that time and both cherished the coffee and she used the same flavor as Christopher . She asked me whether you have mouthwash here. Yes it is in the bathroom inside the closet on the wall. can I use it? Of course she washed her face and gargle with listerine mouth wash, I have a new toothbrush if you like to have one. Listerine will do the job if that’s the case I want to go outside for few hours I will be back around seven secos key set for apartment is on the dining table if you want to go out go ahead. We will meet at seven if you also planning to go out. I need another nap Christina said . We will eat then. She ate so fast as if she didn’t eat for days I ate half of the food and put the rest in the refrigerator. I asked do you want to go outside for a walk? No she said . If it is so I am going for a walk. I’ll come around 7 PM and at that time as you said , we will have talk therapy or listening ears time . Thank you for asking to go with you but I may benefit from another nap to clear my mind. See you at seven. I’m going to take a mini nap bye Christopher and see you back at seven. Christopher left her in the living room and headed out for the walk. In reality he wanted to give her some space but told her that he is going for walk. Christopher went to near by lake and spent few hours instead of walking.

© 2025 Linda alexander


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Linda alexander
Linda alexander

New Hyde Park, NY



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I am a writer and I used to write since I was nineteen years old. I grew up in a house with huge library. I read some of those books to be accurate I will say very few. I saw individuals reading day a.. more..