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Grace's P.O.V

The doorbell's been ringing for the past two minutes. The person outside was persistent, of course it helped that they knew I was inside. What they didn't know was the dread that occupied my stomach. Their very visit could mean disaster - but not for me.
My sister was a fighter - literally. Having been born premature, she makes up for it by being loud mouthed. Always with a snarky comeback waiting on her lips. Her personality could be a bit overpowering at times, but her confidence made her a people person. The opposite of me.
I love her, of course, but today wasn't a good day. Not in my present state.

On it's twentieth ring, the door began shaking slightly. I knew she wouldn't stop until she had her way.
Quickly, I grabbed a large sweater from my closet and pulled it on. Not one inch of skin was on show. Perfect. As much as Nora cared for me, what happened between me and Jeremy was my business. I don't need her questions or her concerns. I certainly don't need her making a scene. A scene would make him more upset.
I could fix this. Jeremy and I would work things out because we love each other. Sometimes couples hit bumps in their marriages.

Recurring bumps.

Scooping up Levi from his crib, I made my way downstairs and threw open the front door. There she was, a sight of unruly, short bleach-blonde hair, green eyes and lips stretched into a smile.

"So I guess you didn't want to open the door?" she asked before reaching for Levi. He went to her easily, cooing as she kissed his cheeks.

"It's nice to see you too Nora. Sorry for taking so long," I replied with a smile.

She studied me, eyelids squeezed slightly. I gulped. What was she seeing? Was it the tear stains on my cheeks? Was it my blood shot eyes?
Nora shook her head and then reached for me in a big hug.

"You look skinny. Has Jeremy been feeding you right? Or is Levi beating you to it?" she giggled at her little joke.

Relief made it's way through me, washing over the dread causing it to dissolve.

What she doesn't know can't hurt, right?