Chapter 7It is Thursday morning, market day, and Patricia and I have woken and risen early. We've both arranged to have our day off today, so we can spend the time together. As I come out of the bathroom after having my shower, I hear my friend singing and her melodious voice fills the house. She's planned this day for weeks and it's very significant for her, because today the farmers will be at the market with their crops of apricots and peaches.
When we first bought our house, we experienced such a sense of freedom. Our lives changed so much for the better, as previously, I'd lived with my depressing and dominating mother and Patricia resided in a rented room. We'd spent weeks planning and talking about the things we'd be able do in our new home. Patricia was particularly looking forwar
