Body Language Part 1

Part 11

The stench of rotting flesh begins to fill the air2

Her lifeless remains lie in an endless crust of dried blood 3

It had been weeks before anyone came knocking at her door 4

her body still had a story to tell of how she ended up at the bottom of those stairs5

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It was early spring; the air was so crisp and fresh, the sun was shining bright7

Puddles began to fill the sidewalks and streets from the freshly melted snow8

She walked carefully along with a grocery bag in each arm9

Singing to a song that she liked and hummed to the parts she did not know10

A truck going rather fast hit one of the puddles and soaked her groceries and all11

The truck had stopped and pulled back up to her12

A young man came running to help her, with a small smirk on his face13

I am so sorry… I know you must think of me as a disgrace14

He helped her pick up her things and asked to give her a ride home15

Do you mind if we stop on the way, you will then see why I was in such a hurry16

He turned the corner and pulled in the drive 17

A little girl came running when they finally arrived18

She’s not doing very well, in fact she is pretty bad19

We have to wait right here the doctor is in with her now20

He sits down and puts his face in his hands21

She just stood there looking at them… how could she stay mad22

I will walk home from here; I hope that she is going to be all right 23

He looks up at her with tears in his eyes24

It’s the funniest thing you know we thought that she just had the flu25

He sits down again his shoulders begin to shake and he cries26

She sits beside him and runs her fingers through the side of his hair27

His head comes up and looks her in the eye28

They only study one another’s face 29

No words are shared30

The doctor came out from his Mother’s room31

The painful look on his face and a subtle shake of the head32

He grabbed his sister and held her as the doctor gave them the news33

That their dear sweet Mother was now pronounced dead34

She walked the doctor to the door and thanked him for all that he had done35

Walking back into the room she over heard the little girl say 36

Ryan what am I going to do now, where am I suppose to go37

We will figure all of that out on another day38

She stayed until the coroner’s carried their Mother out to the car39

The room smelled of sickness and death40

She felt a shiver go up her spine41

As she started to walk home it wasn’t that far42

Headlights shone brightly behind her43

The truck stopped beside her and he asked her to get in44

We couldn’t let you walk home tonight45

So please get in and do not put up a fight46

She climbed in the truck and she gave him directions to her home47

My name is Ryan and this is my sister Rachel, I am so sorry for today48

I never imagined meeting a woman quite like you this way49

Her cheeks now slightly blushed my name is Sarah50

Ryan and Rachel helped Sarah carry in her groceries51

Sarah laid Rachel down in her spare room to try and get some rest52

She made Ryan and herself some coffee 53

They talked until the wee hours Ryan got a lot of things off of his chest54

He laid back on her couch and fell fast asleep55

Sarah walked over and covered him with a blanket56

Nightmares haunted him throughout the rest of the night57

She was hoping and praying that Ryan and his sister would be all right58

The morning sun was shining brightly through the patio window59

Ryan squinted as he tried to open his eyes60

At first he did not remember where he was61

He sat up a bit alarmed and startles Sarah as he does so62

I bet you are hungry why don’t you and Rachel wash up63

I will make you some breakfast... so what will it be64

You do not have to do that you have already done enough 65

I want to do this for you please let me66

Ryan went and got himself cleaned up67

Rachel soon followed behind68

Sarah set a beautiful table and set out quite the spread69

I made a little of everything I hope you don’t mind70

They sat and ate and talked for awhile71

Rachel watched as Ryan smiled intensely at Sarah 72

I guess we should go we have a lot to do73

Thank you so much for all that you did for us too74

Rachel hugged Sarah and went out to the truck75

Ryan stood there and did not move only stared down at the ground76

Sarah walked holding her arms out to him77

They embraced tightly neither of them making a sound78

They finally broke free and looked deeply into one another’s eyes79

He turned and got into his truck and shut the door80

They all waved to one another as he began to drive away81

How much she had longed for him to stay82