Writers Abroad Magazine Issue 7 November 2017 | Page 25

WRITERS ABROAD MAGAZINE: THE THIRD SPACE
She flung herself on the table, burying her head in her hands. The blood created
vein-like lines on her skin. She looked up, briefly, through feline eyes.
***
Alex woke. Tubes came from his nose and arm, his throat felt like sandpaper.
'God almighty, what happened to me?'
The police officer called for a nurse. After she checked his vital signs, she nodded
at the officer.
'Mr. James, do you remember anything?'
Alex's eyes narrowed.
'I remember her eyes. I loved her beautiful, green eyes. How could they change
like that?'
The officer shook his head.
'Anything else, Sir?'
'We were in bed. She was thirsty. I went to get her a drink. Her voice was so
cold. I love you, Alex, she told me, please believe me.'
* Kass - the Estonian for cat
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