Page 116 of The Diávolos: Part Two
“Thanks, doctor.”
He nods and adds, “My cook will bring you some food. Nothing too heavy since you haven’t eaten anything solid in three days. Make sure to have something or you’ll get lightheaded. The nurse will be in to give you your meds.” He shuts the door behind him and I’m alone again.
I open the drawer next to me, looking for something to do, and find my phone. I turn it on, and an influx of messages comes through from my group chat with the girls and Daniel. There are a bunch of texts wishing me a speedy recovery. I type out a message.
Me: Hi.
A couple seconds go by.
Nikki: OMG Ang! You’re awake!
Manda: Finally!!!
Danny: We were starting to think you were dead.
Chuckling softly, I’m caught between amusement and discomfort, my giggles making me wince in pain. My head pulsates, a throbbing reminder that even laughter carries its own cost.
Nikki: What the fuck, D?
Danny: Too soon?
Me: *laughing emoji* you’re a menace D-bag.
Danny: I’m trying to lighten the mood. We almost died the other day!
Manda: *rolls eyes* FYI Daniel has taken YOLO to a whole new level.
Me: I didn’t think he could get more reckless.
All three respond at the same time.
Manda: Oh, it’s bad.
Nikki: You’ve seen nothing yet. He thinks he’s in the mob now.
Danny: I won’t subject myself to this slander.
Danny has left the chat.
I burst into a fit of laughter, each chuckle a strained melody through my pain. It’s time for my next dose of meds.
I add Daniel back into the conversation.
Me: Stop being such a baby, we’re just joking.
Danny: *crying emoji*
Nikki: Anyway…How are you feeling, Angie?
Me: I’m fine, other than this killer headache.
Me: Where are you guys?
Manda: We’re in Batman’s lair with two crazy Puerto Ricans. Send help.
Holy shit. They’re in Hendrick’sbird's eye.
Nikki: They’re both really hot, especially the younger one. But he’s a prick.
