Things Slip Through
But he hadn’t stopped thinking yet, couldn’t stop thinking, of what he could’ve done, or said.
And hadn’t.
Also, he felt like something was missing, felt like he had something he should do, but he just couldn’t seem to figure out what . . .
His burning and tired eyes focused on the small digital numbers on his DVR, atop his black and mute television, which read 6:00 PM.
His mind churned. What day was it?
End of the month.
Ramadan.
He tipped his head back, emptied his glass, then pushed himself standing. He weaved a bit until he steadied, then walked with careful, drunken steps to the middle of his apartment. Best as he could, he faced east.
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