CHAPTER 73: POST TRAUMA

"I swear, I'm going crazy!" Sarah said, pacing the floor. Cecilia studied her for a few seconds wordlessly, trying to figure out what had come over her friend. Sarah was behaving oddly these days. She was more fidgety and timid, and it was so unlike her. The changes were so noticeable that even Sarah knew about them. "Why do you think you've lost your mind?" Cecilia asked. She had no idea, but if Sarah thought so, the least she could do was try to find out what she was talking about so she could proffer a solution. Sarah threw her arms up in exasperation. "Can't you see, Cecilia? I've lost it completely! I think I've gotten a few screws loose." Cecilia studied her friend briefly with a raised eyebrow and arcing lips. Sarah's hair was tangled, and her eyes seemed more comprehensive than usual—like someone who'd just awakened from a bad dream. She wasn't far from the truth when she said she was crazy. "Yeah, I think you're right," Cecilia said, nodding. "I didn't notice before, but