StoryLine Issue No. 6 Fall 2024

STEPHANIE DELUCAS SPA - DAY -

The first thing that Vivian did wrong was ask the distressed-looking lady a question. It appeared to Vivian that the lady wore a wig, Other than that, she looked healthy. She did not expect the lady to respond the way she did, and that’s when Vivian knew. She was not okay. The lady wasn’t okay. “Mind your own business,” she said.

The other women in the waiting area just stared at Vivian. The lady’s words stung. She wanted to tell her she was sorry for asking, but she kept quiet. She was sure her face had turned red from embarrassment. She couldn’t help but think that it was her business to ask. After all, Vivian and these women were there for the same reason:

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