My Springtime
"Is she alright?"
I was still angry, but I was already heading for the clinic before I could stop myself.
In college, Wendy would often slip her arm around mine and say, "Nina, I'll protect you from now on. Anyone who bullies you will have to answer to me."
If she had injured her foot, how would she work or travel for business?
Every worst-case scenario came to mind.
When I arrived at the infirmary, Wendy was already sitting on the edge of an exam table with an ice pack on her ankle. I hurried over and asked, "Wendy, are you alright?"