Chapter 23 XXII

*HARRA I've been squirming in pain for a long time here in the bathtub. I was sweating, and I could no longer bear the pain. Menstrual cramps, I hate you! I'll just call Neien and tell him that I can't join him in our lunch. He said we should just celebrate my birthday today, but my body isn't cooperating well. I reached for the phone and called him. He answered on the third ring.