Chapter 13Oscar heard something. It distracted him from his story. “I’m sorry. I’ve been going on and on, haven’t I?”
A grumble came from Radhi’s stomach. He held his middle with both hands. “Help me up.” Radhi grimaced. “I’ve got to go.”
The statement startled Oscar. It shouldn’t have. The eventuality had occurred to him. Two days out, already, he’d prepared himself for the likely event. Radhi shouldn’t try getting up. Not with his injury, it might make it worse. “Don’t worry. Just do it here. I’ll clean up.”
Radhi lifted his head and shoulders a little. He pushed his elbows against the ground, struggling to rise. “Help me.”
“It’s okay.” Oscar rested a hand on Radhi’s shoulder. “I shouldn’t move you. Don’t struggle. You’ll hurt yourself.”
“I’m fine.” Radhi’s tense voice rose. “Just h
