C57 Revelation

"Chaos, this is veterinary clinic. If you want to take a shower, go home."

"We don't have water at home," he fired back.

"You should go to the water station, not my clinic."

"Kidding," he said and stepped back. The magazine I was holding almost tore as I gripped it so tightly.

"Just want to check your lips. Does it still hurt?" he asked gently.

It was bleeding