Chapter 32: Pulled Back In

GUILDSWORTH

POV DESMOND

It had already been a week since I had last spoken to Nathaniel. The days seemed to drag by. Janice and Cynthia seemed to sense that something had happened to me after I met with my uncle. They were being extra attentive while I was at work. Even Janice tried to cheer me up.

I smiled when I was expected to and thanked them. I appreciated their gestures, but it still felt like my heart was still laying shattered on my kitchen floor. I started to come in early and stayed late. I tried not to be home if I didn't need to. I could tell Hades was suffering too so I sent him to stay with Patrice for a while.

He even reminded me of Nathaniel. Ever since Nathaniel left for good, Hades has been sulking by the door. Waiting for him to walk through it again.

"Mr. Blakey?"

I turned around and saw Cynthia. "Yes, Cynthia?"