Chapter Nine(24)

‘Yeah, I am,’ Lydia moved her shoulder and winced. ‘Al, it’s not her fault,’ She glanced at Cecy, who was now struggling to get up, but fell back, exhausted. ‘Can you help her up? My shoulder......’
Alberto turned towards Cecy mechanically and stuck out his hand. Cecy took hold of it and dragged herself to her feet despite the screaming of her own shoulders. She staggered sideways, nearly falling but managing to prop herself on the railings beside her.

‘You’d better explain what happened.’ Alberto aimed his question at her. ‘Right now.’