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Casey's Dying: A Short Story

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Being unexpectedly roused from a restless sleep, Casey felt the mattress being pressed down as if someone had sat on the bed next to her. Holding her breath, she listened. There was the soft rumble of thunder far off in the distance, the whirring of the overhead ceiling fan, and the faintest sound of someone’s soft, rhythmic breathing. The air felt ten degrees colder than it should as she shivered under the covers. A trickle of fear had her lying motionless with her eyes closed, straining to hear the slightest noise. A deep sigh of regret and the pressure of a body by her side made her acutely aware that she wasn’t alone. A gentle caress stroked the hair from her face, and the feeling of someone watching her had her stomach churning. Had …show more content…

It was three months after our daughter died.” “You never mentioned you had a child.” “It’s agonizing to think about, let alone, bring up as a topic of conversation. I’m not sure how to describe what it’s like to lose a child.” “I’m listening.” “The best description is your heart feels like its being crushed from the inside. The pain is a constant reminder of what you’ve lost. There is no relief. Watching my child dying in my arms without the means to stop it was the most horrific day of my life. The next was when I found out my husband had slept with his secretary.” “Darlin’, I’m so sorry that happened to you of all people. You are so sweet and kind. It’s just a downright shame.” Fiona reached out to stroke Casey’s trembling hand. “Go ahead and take your time, we have all day if need be. Why don’t you tell me about your daughter? I’m sure she was lovely.” “She was a chubby little cherub and her name was Kelly. She was only four years old when she died. It happened so quickly. If feels like it was only yesterday that we played with her Barbie dolls. We would spend hours dressing and primping each one until they were perfect for her newest and greatest fashion show.” “If you don’t mind me asking, what did she die

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