Want to Live

Nadia and Neera picked Masson up and put him on the sofa. Neera was miffed at first. Who was this racist sexist cunt?! She then composed herself with a deep breathing technique. Nadia felt tired. She sat on the edge of the sofa.

“I don’t think I will exist very long…” she said, “it’s like whoever designed my path is fucking with me…”

Neera sat in silence as Nadia talked.

“We lost Alice… And you were right… I barely knew her… But she made such a profound impact on my life when everything that happened with ex-husband…” Nadia said, “I loved her…”

“I know… I loved her too… I just didn’t know how to show it… I hurt her too many times that I assumed I would just do it again… It was better to just be friends,” Neera said.

“Being on the Volkov’s hit list means I might exist for long — but honestly it’s time to be selfish. I want to live. I want to get married again and have kids… Reopen The Pony…” Nadia looked up.

Neera’s eyes widened. Marriage. Kids. Reopen The Pony. She is serious.

“You do that Nadia… If you need a general manager… You know who to call,” Neera put her hand out to shake.

Nadia smiled and shook. This was the final statement. Time to end this.