Page 19 of Crazy in Love

“Did I fall asleep?”

Faith nodded. “You need anything? Food, water, more medicine?”

He tried to sit up, but the cushy chair held him captive. “I think I’m stuck,” he said.

“I’ll help you out when you’re ready.”

“The medicine’s kicked in. I feel much better.”

“As fate would have it, I drove my car today, so I can drive you back whenever you want.” Normally, she walked or rode her bike.

“Fate?”

She shrugged. He might have doubts about the universe intervening on his behalf, but she didn’t miss the look of relief that flooded his face when she mentioned a ride. Apparently, the thought of walking two blocks was too much.

“Has that ever happened before? Passing out?” she asked.

“No. Musta pushed too hard today.”

“I can’t say I’m surprised.”

“Whaddya mean?”

“Your aura, your chakras, they’re all out of whack. Sonoma therapy might help.”

“Are you speaking English?” His brows knitted.

“Yes, silly. Your mind and body connection. It’s all over the place. You need to heal the imbalance.”

“Sounds like nonsense.”

“It’s not. It could help you immensely. Bare minimum, you should try some deep breathing and yoga.”

“Yoga?”

“Yes, it’s good for balance and relaxing the mind. What’s your sign?”

“Huh?” He shook his head, as if trying to make sense of her.

“Is your melon okay? Maybe I should take you to the ER.”

“My brain is fine. And I don’t know my sign.”

“When’s your birthday?”

“I feel like I’ll regret this, but January thirteenth. Why?”

“Hmm.” She clicked over to her favorite horoscope site, which was always an open tab on her computer. “Ah, yes. That makes sense. You’re a Capricorn. Venus opposes Mars retrograde in Cancer.That’swhy you’re struggling today.”

“Maybe I did hit my head,” he mumbled. Doubt and dismay covered his face, and his eyes darted toward the door, conveying a desire to escape. He thought she was a whack job. Okay, a lot of people did. Whatever.

“About that ride home?” he said.

Before she could answer, Hope burst in. “Faith, can you take me driving? I need twenty more hours before I’m allowed to take the driver’s test.”

“I’m working, Hope. Can’t Dad go with you?”

“Dad can’t do anything,” Hope said. “I wanna get my license before school starts, and that’s next week.”

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