A glimpse of the Truth

Matthew Jordan's POV

It's already 6:30 PM. I texted Cindy that we'll be leaving in 5 minutes. I then packed my things from the office and get the files ready for tomorrow's appointments. Right before i could hold knob of the door from my office my phone rang. It's Katherine's mom, i always have her contact, although she doesn't want to give me Kath's phone number. She said Kath want it that way. I then answered the phone when i heard Kath's mom's sob. "Hello?" I initiated, "Matthew, C-cindy..." she said and continued crying. My mind begun to race and thoughts are flowing. What happened. "Cindy's in a comma, Clay said she's been in a deep comma for two weeks" she said then my knees begun to lose strength. Kath? How did they found her?

Katherine's mom is incapable of going too far from her home so she can't look after her daughter. She's really old to drive a car though. Clay must've taken good care of her mother. He's quite the Mama's boy actually, when he was a kid. I remember when Clay was a kid and he always ask his mom to accompany him to school because he doesn't want to talk to other people.

I then sat in the floor for a minute trying to digest what the phone call conveys. No, they wouldn't have found them easily. I gathered my strength to get up and leave my office, Cindy's outside the building waiting for me already. I smiled, trying to forget the news i heard. We then headed to the parking lot and drive back home. We were driving home when she said "You okay honey?" With a concerned voice while she rubbed her palm to my forehead. "Yeah I'm fine, Katherine's not though" I replied, and with that she gasped her eyes bulging. "No way, what happened?" She said. Even after everything that happened in the past, we were cool of each other's spouse and we're not actually trying to dodge the topic if it leads there. We love each other but that doesn't mean we don't love who we left before. Besides, we have a reason why we left, falling in love with each other is just a consolation. "Her mom said...she's in a comma...for two weeks now" i said then she inhale a huge amount of air while she gasped in shock. She then tapped me in the back and said "You alright? We can schedule a visit there, it's alright with me, then we can explain to your son what happened and what will at least" she said. I smiled at her then turned my gaze to the road again, "I just hope what we're dealing with has nothing to do with this" i replied. Her face then dropped down and muttered in agreement.

We then planned a visit the next day after tomorrow so they'd be at least not be shocked for our visit. We got home and i just slumped down in the couch. I'm very tired. I then quickly get dressed to my pajamas after a moment and laid in bed. I quickly got to sleep. The next thing i know is i heard the alarm go wild at 5:30 AM. My regular regular wake time, had to keep up for the position.

I sent a written letter to the address Kath's mom sent me, by the time we came to the office. She still didn't give me their phone number, i mean what's the point if she already gave me the address? I then get ready for today's workload. I reviewed some future projects, shouted some from the phone calls and signed more contracts. The day went just how yesterday have been.

"You ready for tomorrow?" Cindy asked me when we were driving home. To be honest i'm really excited to see Clay again but to think of how the circumstances go now, i shouldn't be happy. "Yeah sure, you're coming right?" I said. "Of course, and we could visit my daughter too, we used to live in that neighborhood before, i just hoped they didn't move out" she responded. We decided to eat at a restaurant first since i haven't had a dinner last night, Cindy kindly reminded me. We then ate at a restaurant we're not familiar with, we usually eat in a private restaurant especially when meeting people. After eating we then got back home and got back to sleep early for tomorrows work and meeting with Clay.

We're now driving to Clay's house. As soon as we got in front of the address i let out a breath and got out of the car Cindy behind me. I knocked at the door and after seconds someone opened the door, Clay. A more built and really grown up Clay. My Clay that i used to play with and teach Math. He is now a man, a really good looking man. My excitement faded away when i saw Clay's face. He looked at me with deep disgust, of course any one would, i just hope he'll understand. He then let us in and the moment we entered i heard a girl's voice. In a casual clothes with a remarkably blue eyes and blonde hair, like Cindy's features. The next thing my mind processed is it's Cindy's daughter and she walked away. Clay shouted at me about how evil i am which i quite admitted in accordance to the situation but Cindy defended me. Clay then chased after her...girlfriend i guess. I can see how hurt and worried he was when the girl walked away. "T-they left us?" I said. I don't want to cause any more trouble so i just have to reschedule a meeting with them. I should've at least deciphered how much of a shock it is, but what we really did not expect is seeing Cindy's daughter together with my Son, Clay.

I wrote a letter to Clay to meet us tomorrow at a private restaurant so i can explain everything. I hope he'll be fine soon. We left the house without even having a glimpse of Katherine. I didn't even checked her out, but i don't want more fuss right now. We drove back home and asked Cindy to cancel all the meetings and plans we have after lunch. I have to get ready and explain to Clay about everything. While driving home I received a message from an unknown number. I ignored it. When we got home i checked what the message is and the text gave me chills. "You can't hide forever—Skullgaze" My eyes bulged out. Another threat.

T H E N E X T DAY

The dinner is in ten minutes now, we came early so the shock from them would be eased. I can feel the tension everywhere. Clay still looking with deep disgust in me, I couldn't stare at him for a long time and appreciate his growth because every time he stares back, he gives me a death look. His anger felt so deep. I don't even know if there's other he can feel like, did he missed me? Or it's all just hate? We ate dinner then the most drastic talkings came forth. I haven't even scratched the whole surface of the topic when Clay lost all his temper. I couldn't believe what these to children are saying. The words that springs out of their mouths are outrageous and so...rude. They are so rude. I didn't know that they'd be this angry with us. But of course who wouldn't be? If all you know was your parent left you when you were a kid and then randomly show up when they're grown up. Before i could restrain myself, my hand had hit clay in the face. My son. I just hit my son. Oh no. After a moment of realization and Clay with his shocked reaction, i tried to help him. It wasn't my intention to hurt him in any way. Clay became more stubborn. I held his hand but I was interrupted by Jean's hands. She dodged my hands to Clay and grabbed my neck real hard. She's quite a strong girl. "This is the last time you'll lay your filthy hands to Clay" she muttered in a low and threatening voice. I choked. I can't fight a girl at the very least. She let me go and they both walked out. Cindy tried to stop them but i grabbed her, she might get hurt too. I breathed heavily, sat down and called the waiter. I paid for the bill and we got out. That is a really screwed dinner, and the worst of it is it's with my Son. As we drive back home, his rude judgements are ringing in my mind. Am I just a jerk who left my family for my job? Am i? No. If only they knew. Only if they knew why.