IRENE

The car that stopped in the driveway indicated to me that Addie had just arrived. I excitedly walked out to welcome her. I have been alone in this house long enough and I longed for some sort of human interaction.

Addie is a friend of mine I met during one of my sessions at the clinic. She’s bubbly and the type everyone will instantly become friends with. We chatted for a bit and exchanged contacts when I was about to leave, since then we have been talking.

“Just in time” I beamed, meeting her halfway.

“Hey Irene!” She exclaimed with happiness and hugged me tight, I genuinely returned the...