MASHA “If that's what you need, then I will do just that. Let's talk again when the two weeks are up.” Nik said to me. “Thank you, Nik.” I half smiled even though he couldn't see me. Three days had passed since Matt burned me on my stomach. I was still in pain and cried for two days straight. I couldn't go home like this, what if my new fiancé demanded for me to strip so he could see my body only to discover that I had an angry burnt wound on my stomach. I couldn't let the family down now that I had given them hope. So, I asked Nik to give me a few more days so I could heal and cover it if need be. “You're my sister, no need to thank me.” He responded. My heart warmed at the reminder of how much I was loved back home. I couldn't believe I left this warmth to simply chase an illus

