“Helen makes a mental note to pick up a self help book the next time she was out. This was getting ridiculous.”

“Watching the couple, she silently wishes she had just cleaned out her damn coffee pot.”

“It felt as real as the dusty air she sucked in before and rushed out after.”

“In one swift motion she’s out of his arms twirling about. Startled and then ecstatic, she feels lighter than air, laughing in spite of herself. Light hearted, she keeps spinning feeling the stress and pain strip away from her. She was surprised by how confident she felt. How alive.”

“A diamond doesn't start out polished and shining. It once was nothing special, but with enough pressure and time, becomes spectacular. I'm that diamond.”

“There's nothing wrong with helping someone without a cost. Especially if there's no end return.”

“Even as she walks through the door she can feel the eyes of the dark figure in the corner.”