It was better to get it out now then to make Dimitri go through all this too. He had been so sweet, but he looked exhausted and ragged as of late. He ...orried too much, she wasn’t worth it. She felt selfish for keeping him at this point. The thought only made her sobs more intense, body shaking as pathetic sounds crept from her throat. Karl was right, she was useless, and petty, and stupid. She was dragging this wonderful boy down. It wasn’t right. He didn’t deserve to sit and worry, to lose. You had almost forgotten about her completely when this snowy December night came along.Anna was standing in the doorway, white snow gathering on top of her strawberry blonde hair and her face was slightly paled from the cold. She was wearing a tight purple turtleneck sweater, but was otherwise unprepared for the weather. But it wasn't her appearance that confused you so much. By her feet were two large suitcases and a small handbag, also covered in snow. "Hey." She said simply, her smooth. The chain slaps across and hits the side of her thigh incidentally and firmly enough to raise a welt almost instantly. My eyes never leave her face pressed against the wall and I see her bite down hard on her bottom lip. She gasps loudly when the chain strikes home. Her eyes welled slightly and she releases her bottom now quivering lip. I pause for a second still watching her face. She closes her eyes and single tear rolls down her cheek and her eye lids flutter. She sucks her bottom lip back. Many of the dolls are getting ready to be sent out, to do their one wish. A few people, including Susie seem to be in their glory, loving the setting up of each event. Susie is a clear leader, I'm surprised that Grayson hasn't asked her to work here like so many others on his staff, she would be a great fit. Thinking of his staff, it makes me think of Heather. The receptionist, that I've gotten to know in my time here. One of the clients has taken a real fancy to her. Though she isn't a doll,.