Chapter 54 - When The Walls Come Crashing Down

Yes, I went through another night of straining my ears for any footsteps in the corridor or his door opening and closing but nothing. Just pure silence.

I went through the motions this morning.

Routine check.

Coffee.

Sulking on the kitchen island while I stare miserably at my breakfast.

I won’t lie, even if my plan was ironed out last night, I’m still holding out hope this morning.

He might still come in from that door with his usual swagger, hug me, or even just a simple ‘hey’ would suffice, if I’m being honest. Just anything would be better than this radio silence.

It’s killing me, he’s a few steps away most of the day and yet he chooses this distance.

What have I done? Am I that repellant?

I scoff. Not this again.

My appetite has completely gone and I head to my room.