Morning light peered through the curtains, throwing a needle thin ray of light over Linda’s closed eyes. The dark lashes fluttered in subconscious protest. No… No… She groaned and rolled to her other side, pulling the crumpled sheet over cheek and shoulder. So… it had become morning after all. Last night she could have sworn the darkness would never end, but here it was… another day. Groggily, she raised an arm and rubbed her eyes. Her gaze shot to the small alarm clock on the night stand a heartfelt curse spat from the pretty Asian lips. “Jesus!” She pressed three aspirins from the strip she’d always kept on her nightstand, chewed them to shreds and downed the lot with a gulp of water.<br/><br/>She stumbled to the bathroom and leaned over the toilet. Her stomach heaved spasmodically and she supported herself with the slender hands clasped on the seating while she lost the little her stomach contained. “Fuck.. Fuck… Fuck!” Brushing her teeth made her feel a little better, but not enough. Oh gods, by far not enough… She had to go out there, smile and wish that bitch many happy returns of the day. Her lips twisted in ugly grimace, fingers trembled as she snatched up her purse and tossed the contents on the bed. Between lipstick, a small mirror, comb and razor lay a dark glass bottle. Linda dove at it and took two brightly colored pills, downing them hastily. She waited anxiously, staring at the far wall.<i>Did it move? Was it looking at her? Where are you, sis? Spying on me again? </i><br/><br/>She took a shower once the trembling subsided, and dressed in a light summer gown over a white T-shirt and shorts. Perfectly pedicured toes peeked from high heeled sandals.<br/><br/>“Helloooo. Goodmorning” Her Asian accented voice sing-songed as she walked into the breakfast room. “What a beautiful day.” Her eyes were wide and the pupils were large and midnight black.<br/>