Malu
I almost didn’t sleep at night, remembering Rafa’s surprise visit. I was caught on such a low guard by his arrival, by his words, that I could barely react. His presence destabilized the little balance I had. Clara and Gabe were planning details from the party while I was curled up at the couch, too tired to do anything. They were on the phone, when the doorbell rang, so I dragged myself up to the door. When I opened it, there he was.
After he’s gone, Clara asked me if I was having second thoughts about the trip. Even though I’m shaken, I tell her no. How can I impose my disease to those people I love so much, condemning them to wait for my imminent death beside me? No, I couldn’t.
I stayed at Clara’s a little longer, then I excused myself and came back to my apartment. Gabe told m
