“Come in…” I said. I was worried about her and I guess she just found out about the news. Instead of coming in she gave me a hug. She clasped her body onto mine. I felt her body shaking and heard her sobbing. I could feel hers tears seeping through my shirt and onto my skin. I was caught off guard by her presence. I went to the hospital a couple of days ago and the doctor said she could be released in about a week or two. I didn’t know it would be this soon.

I looked at Tasha and she shrugged at me, telling me she didn’t what else to do.

Carmen kept crying onto my shoulders and I touched her back slowly, trying to comfort her. She managed to pull her self away from and she held onto my arms.

“I’m so so sorry… I will never forgive my self…” She sobbed with tears streaming down her face. Words can’t escape my mouth.

“Ohmygod… you hate me don’t you?! You hate me… I know you do…” She said to me.

“Carm… stop…” I said. I took her hands and led her to the living room with Tasha following us. I saw Alice leaning at the entrance of the kitchen.

Carmen sat in the middle and me and Tasha sat next to her. I had my hands on my head and let out a big sigh. I didn’t know what to say to her. I don’t if I’m angry or if I’m suppose to be sympathetic towards her.

I looked at her and her hands were covering her face, I could see the crumpled tissue coming out from the sides. She’s trying to catch her breath but all that crying is making it hard for her. I looked at Tasha and she had her hand on Carmen’s thigh. It kinda burned me. I looked over at Alice and she seemed worried about Carmen. Her worried eyes were looking towards the three of us sitting on the couch. I walked up to her quickly and had a quick little chat with her quietly in the kitchen.

“I didn’t know she was coming Al…” I stated.