Rise And Shine

The door burst open, and Aries’s eyes moved to the door. “Are you crazy?” Veronica was flabbergasted as she rushed to hug him. “What happened to you?” She inspected the bandage on his head. “Is this serious?” She touched his bruised face.

Aries held her hands in his. “There is something you should know!” he had difficulty moving his facial muscles.

“Don’t talk!” She stopped him. “We’ll talk later. You should rest.” She forced him to lie down, but he showed his hand.

“I need to tell you something! I won’t be at peace if I don’t tell you!” His face turned red. “I…”

“I know everything!” Veronica interrupted him and he looked up at her through his bloodshot eyes.

“You know…” He sounded aghast.

Veronica nodded her head, her eyes welled up. “Maria told me everything,”

“And you still came to see me…” He covered his face.

Ace and Clara witnessed everything standing at the door and sauntered away, closing the door. Veronica wiped her tears and sat on the bed. “Aries, look at me,” she he