Wake Him Up

Ava gazed impassively at the dazed Nathan. Seeing the once spirited and confident man reduced to his current state filled her with a mix of emotions.

 

Nathan, unsteadily leaning against the wall, struggled to stand, his voice hoarse and dry.

 

"Ava, do you think I'm useless? I had a thriving company, and now it's gone... Without the Ford family's backing, I'm nothing but a worthless piece of trash! A complete and utter failure!"

 

Lost in his despair, Nathan roared in regret, punching the wall beside him.

 

Seeing Nathan so despondent and self-destructive infuriated Ava. Was this the same proud, shrewd Nathan she once knew, brought low by a single failure?

 

"Yes, you are a failure!" Ava snapped coldly.