The Past

　　SEB 

　　“Mike, we need to talk. If you can give me time today, I would appreciate it,” I say over the phone.

　　“Of course. Son, is everything okay?” I can hear the worry in his voice.

　　“Everything is okay. It’s is about Abbygail.”

　　“Of course, can you come to my office?”

　　“On my way.” I hung up and hurry toward the door. I found Elle on her desk. “Forward only important calls. I’ll call you tonight if I need off tomorrow.” After what I found out, I need a day off or even a month.

　　“Of course. Anything else?”

　　“That’s all.”

　　“Take care, Seb.”

　　“You too, Elle.”

　　***

　　His PA Grace leads me to his office. Mike is facing the window with a glass in his hand. I feel suffocated all of a sudden. I guess it won’t be easy for him to tell what happened years ago.

　　“Have a seat, son. You might need a drink.” He pours whiskey into a glass and hands it to me. I take it and drink it in one gulp.