"Oh Naddy," Esti said sadly.
"I just want... to breathe," I told her, trying to will myself not to cry. "Just for a little bit. I just need some time."
"You take all the time you need, girl," she replied. "I got your back. Always."
God, that felt really good to hear.
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~ Two weeks later ~
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"I really think you should call and talk to War, Nadine," Claire said over the phone.
I sighed heavily, feeling insanely tired already, and it's not even noon yet.
"Is that why you ordered me a bed?" I asked. "So that I'd talk to my brother?"
"No, sweetie, we did that because you were sleeping with Esti in her bed and you both deserve your own space," she replied. "But I do think you should talk to someone. I know you don't want to talk t
