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.

probably busy. I promise I’ll tell you as soon as I hear from her. Now, I have some food for you. Do you think you can eat a bit?”

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

at the table. He’s also

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out for

I sit down. He

formalities are back. He gives me a look that implies there is something highly significant about Bellamy’s

eat Darrien. Then you can get back to kicking my butt in Monopoly.”

“Gladly.”

as planned, Darrien and I continue our game of Monopoly. Honestly at this point I know 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 bragging rights when my

ask. Maggie’s worried voice comes tumbling

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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 another half an hour or so. I’m so sorry!” Her words all come out in

for lunch and he has been a perfect angel. It’s no trouble at all.” I choose not to mention that I had

to talk to him quickly? He’s been waiting

needs his phone back after all.” I can hear a man in the back

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Logan seems drowsy but he’s eaten about half the food I gave him and placed the tray

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