Uncomfortable silence sat between Jacob and me, threatening to birth questions that I didn't want to answer. I rushed to say goodbye to Mrs. Lopez because I was afraid that she would mention something that he wasn't supposed to hear.
I tried to give an excuse and form something up but that didn't stop Jacob’s curiosity. When I answered his questions with more questions three times in a row, he stopped.
This was my first time in an airplane and we were flying first class. I tried to enjoy the moment but it was hard to focus on anything else other than the fear that grew in my heart by the minute.
My head ached and my eyes threatened to spill tears. I could no longer just feel the pain of my physical wounds. My emotional wounds also throbbed making my heart squeeze.
I closed my eyes and
