Secrets and Scars

Astrid

“Oh, my Goddess!” Jessamina says from where she sits on a comfy looking floral couch. “I can’t believe it’s you, Astrid! You look remarkable.”

I cross the room to hug her, but she doesn’t get up. She has a large bandage on her leg. I’m so happy to see her, someone from home, tears fill my eyes as we continue to hold onto one another for a long moment.

When she finally releases me, I sit dow