Soraya's POVAs I reached for the spoon, Darius caught my wrist gently.“Hmm, hmm,” he teased. “Medicine first, then food.”I let out a dramatic sigh but didn’t argue. My stomach growled in protest, reminding me that I really needed to eat. And so, I picked up the bottle from the nightstand, held my nose, and gulped it down in one go. The moment the bitter liquid hit my tongue, I regretted every life decision that led to this. My face scrunched up as I forced it down, trying not to gag.The second I dropped the bottle, I gasped, “Rice, rice, rice, rice, rice!”Darius burst out laughing, shaking his head as he scooped up some rice and sauce onto a spoon.“Here,” he said, bringing it closer.I leaned forward quickly and took a bite. The warmth and flavor hit my tongue, washing away the awful taste, and I couldn’t help but sigh in relief. “Thank God,” I muttered between chews. “That was so bitter.”That drink was the most bitter thing I had ever tasted in my entire life. I swear it could
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