Chapter 4

👑 Maria's POV👑

The next morning, I scuried to the bathroom to throw up again, but could only dry heave.  I had nothing in my stomach.  Carlos came and stood behind me.  "I feel like shit." I whispered.

He picked me up off the floor.  "Your going back to bed...I'll get you some water."  I laid back down and watched Carlos leave the room and then back with a bottle of water.  " Do you still want popsicles? "  He asked as he was dressing for the day.

I took a sip.  "Yes, please."  I sat the water down, and Carlos gave his "eye" look.  "I'll drink more...just...not now..."

Carlos came back over and handed me the bottle.  "You need to drink, Maria."  I nodded and took a few more sips.  "Anything else you need when I go to the store?"

"Pickles and vanilla ice cream....and some goldfish crackers."

Carlos kissed my forehead.  "I