For a fraction of a second, she felt like a truck just ran into her. Then, the pain concentrated in her chest, and would not go away. She made sure it didnt show on her face. The only thing she could get herself to say was, "Oh..Okay.." She hoped her voice didnt sound as weak as she felt. She blinked slightly longer than usual, turned her head away, and said, "allright, then. I dont want to bother you further, so I'll just be..leaving now." She walked slowly to the door. When Kasumi opened the door, she said without turning around, "thank you for the coffee, and for the talk." She closed the door behind her. She ran home and threw herself onto the couch. By now, the pain was a dull ache. Wy does this hurt so much? Idont get this feeling or this pain at all.' She thought.
