As you contemplate the pills in the cup you retry the door knob one last time. Still it will not turn. ”Cara you won’t let me out till I take these will you? “ You ask.
“Affirmative Sara you must take your meds.” Cara replied.
You push the pills around with your finger, playing guessing games in your mind as you do. The three colored pills are probably vitamins. They may be women’s ones high in iron or folic acid but one day’s dose should not hurt you. The pink one though you think that has to be her birth control. That one may throw you for a loop for a few days. Not that being trapped in this mad house has not put you in a “Bitchy” mood already. “Cara, Are you sure you don’t know anything about this pink one? Is it birth control? ” Not expecting a useful answer you get a surprise, a bit of info.
“All Information I have on pink pill is that it is extra strength. You are out of regular strength as of yesterday. Dose programming states you may take an extra strength pill for up to a week. And you are not on birth control pills Sara. They are not healthy for you. “Cara chimed in almost helpfully.
“Oh well that’s good to know. “ You not sure how you feel about knowing this info about your sister but it sets you mind at ease about the pills. She must have taken all the regulars with her out of town. It is probably for heart burn or a diet pill. “Ok I will take them.” You pop all four in your mouth and follow it with a drink of water. “Ok they’re down now let me out!”
“Affirmative. “and you hear the door click open.
You yank open the door and sprint down the stairs and run for the front door only to be stopped by the resistance of a still locked front door. “CARA let me OUT!” You scream, swearing and cursing as Cara responds.
“Your trend mill is ready in the front room Sara.” You look to the side and see a trend mill popping out of a sliding door right in from of the big bay window. The arms again pop from the wall and start guiding you up on the belt.
“Oh shit!“ You exclaim as you feel a burning in your stomach and chest. Hoping it is just anger and not the pills you took. As soon as you place your hands on the rail clamps lock your wrists in place and the belt starts moving. A display is counting your heart rate, speed and time to completion 30 min. Your mind is stuck on the window in front of you where anyone can see you as they walk by. And on the burning in your chest and stomach that is spreading outward to the rest of your body. You start to think that taking those pills was a very bad Idea. Something is happening to you as you start to sweat.
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