Love's Rendition
Part 17
by Tragedy88
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Part 1.
Chapter Seventeen
Allison
carefully wheeled me through the front double doors of her home.
“Vella’s set up a guest room for
you. It’s on the ground floor and has
its' own bathroom. Also easy access to
the kitchen when you start walking around more.” She paused. “But you won’t
have to, Vella will be available for everything you need.”
“Ah, sure.” We made our way down the hall to the bedroom
I’d be in for the next few months. Velvet drapes covered the windows, white
marble lined the fireplace, and silk sheets adorned the canopy bed. To say I was impressed is an
understatement. Vella was pulling down
the huge down comforter as we entered.
“Thanks, Vella, that will be all,”
Allison said briskly.
“Wait.”
“Yes Miss Grace? Is there something else you need?” Vella
asked as Allison helped me onto the bed.
“Ah, no. Alli, can you hand me that plastic bag?” I pointed to the bundle left in the side of
the wheelchair. “Thanks.” I reached inside and pulled out an item
covered in tissue paper. “Here Vel,
this is a kind of thank you for letting me stay here.”
“Oh no, Miss, I can’t take
this.” She glanced at Allison briefly
before trying to hand it back.
“Call me Grace, and I made it for
you. I-I know it’s kinda stupid, but
I’d like you to have it. Please?”
Vella was blushing but she began to
unwrap the gift. Her smile widened as
she pulled out a cottonball Santa and his popsicle stick reindeer. “It’s lovely. Thank you.” She knelt
down and gave me a quick hug before hastily retreating from the room.
“That was nice,” Allison said.
I grinned and rifled through the bag
again. “I made one for you too.” As I handed it over a lazy smile graced
Allison’s face and I could feel a blush traveling up my neck.
“Thank you.” She seemed to hesitate, unsure of herself, until I told her to
have a seat. She sat precariously on
the edge of the bed, delicately holding the silly Santa and reindeer.
“Pam found an extra craft kit from
the children’s ward.” I grinned
sheepishly. “Um, Alli, thanks again for
letting me stay here. You know you
didn’t have to do this, right?”
“I know.” Allison paused. “We’ll
consider it temporary and discuss other arrangements later if you still want
to.”
“Works for me.” Suddenly I yawned, widely. “Guess I’m more tired than I thought.”
Allison rose from the bed. “Get some rest and Vella will bring you
lunch later, okay?”
I nodded and closed my eyes.
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