Rented Pleasure
" I don't want you to like me and do you more harm than good.
“Peaceful. Go make me some fluffy chocolate on top.
I smile at the nickname we have for marshmallows. I kiss him on the forehead and go quickly to the kitchen.
I don't like leaving him alone for a long time.
I heat the water at full speed on the stove. I don't think he wants to drink anything other than water, maybe orange juice. I have tried my best to do everything to her, but to no avail, as her stomach just can't take it. I watch the water boil and add the bitter cocoa powder, sugar and salt. When everything is mixed, I add the milk. The smell starts to rise and it relaxes me a bit, enough to stop crying and cling to the prese