Strings of Fate

Chapter 28

28- Babysitting and board games

A couple hours later, Darrien and I are sitting playing Monopoly at the table when there’s a knock at the door. Darrien answers it and returns with a package of food. I’m grateful for the diversion because he is absolutely dominating the game. He is far more competitive than I would have expected. He drops the package on the bench and I open it up. I find three, tightly sealed containers of what looks like chicken soup as well as some fresh, warm bread. This meal was clearly chosen in consideration of Logan. I shoot Bellamy a quick text.

Ryann- The food arrived. It was very thoughtful of you. Thank you.

Bellamy–You’re welcome.

I transfer the soup into proper bowls and Darrien finds a knife and slices the bread. I place one bowl of soup on a tray and pour another glass of orange juice. Darrien adds a couple slices of bread to the tray.

“Thanks, you sit and eat. I’ll take this to Logan.” Darrien nods. I carefully carry the tray to my room and place it on the bedside table. I pat Logan gently on the arm.

“Logan sweetie. It’s time for you to eat something.” He wakes slowly, he’s clearly very groggy. He sits up a bit and I help him adjust the pillows around him to make it more comfortable.

“How are you feeling?” I ask.

“Not so good.” he answers miserably.

“Has Nana called you?” he asks. I shake my head.

I have some food for you. Do you think you can eat a bit?” Logan shrugs. I place the tray on his lap and he is careful not

eat a bit. Then, you can go back to sleep if you want.” Logan nods. He looks exhausted. I watch him have his first spoonful then I leave

own meal at the table. He’s

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out

as I sit

gives me a

you can get back to kicking my butt in Monopoly.” I tell him grumpily. He.

“Gladly.”

I’m doomed, but I can at least make winning as troublesome for him as possible by hanging in and being generally irritating. I am just about to call it quits and let Darrien know that he has officially won the game and the accompanying

worried voice comes

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then I saw your text but my phone went flat before I could answer so I borrowed a phone to call you from this lovely waiter who has been just so helpful. Thank goodness I had your number memorised! I’m heading straight back now, I should only be

in my room now. We watched a movie, had chicken soup for lunch and he has been a perfect angel. It’s no trouble at all.” I choose not to mention that I had to call in sick to work because of this. There’s no need to make her feel worse than she already

to talk to him quickly? He’s been waiting for you to

have to keep it quick, this young man needs his phone back after all.” I can hear

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drowsy but he’s eaten about half

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