Page 56 of Cavern of Silence
"What time are we leaving?"
"Probably within the next few hours."
"I'm going to make breakfast to take."
"Let me help you."
"It's okay. You get some sleep."
"I won't be able to."
"Okay, you can keep me company, then."
We return to the kitchen, and she makes several sandwiches and then puts one on a plate and slides it to me.
I pull her on my lap. "You should eat. You didn't last night."
She shrugs.
I hold it to her mouth. "Try it."
She takes a bite.
"Good?"
"Mm-hmm." She chews then licks her lip.
We share the sandwich, and when we finish, she asks, "Why are you staring at me like that?"
"Like what?"
She blushes.
"You're really beautiful. And I don't just mean on the outside."
Her face turns an even deeper shade of red.
"What's up with this sexy blush? I get the feeling you don't realize how gorgeous you are."
Tears fill her eyes, and she turns away.
"Hey. Did I say something wrong?"
She shakes her head. "No. I just..." She takes a deep breath.
"Just what?"
She quietly admits, "I used to feel beautiful. I haven't in a long time."
"Because of what Jonas did?"
"That and other things."
"Like what?"
Silence.
"Are you letting what Miguel did influence how you see yourself?"
