MANDY

Suddenly I was looking forward to Monday. I almost couldn´t sleep. I got up once to visit the row of vases of flowers that Mark had sent me.

I arrived at school with Steph and Charlie, since I had insisted on returning the limo to Mr. Boss.

Mark came to meet us halfway at the parking lot. He seemed relieved to see me well. Before any word, he just hugged me. In front of everybody. It made wonders to cure my insecurities.

“Are you all right?”

“Yes.”

“I was so worried, Mandy. You have no idea.” (Now this was music for my ears. Ok, I didn´t want him to suffer or anything, but it showed that he cared for me.)

Charlie and Steph had left us alone. Mark was holding my hand now.

“My mom wanted me to take more tests. Just to be on the safe side.” (I felt a little guilty with this white lie, but there was no harm being done. And what else could I say?)

“I think she was very wise. But my parents are doctors, you know