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Eyes from the conference room are already staring at me as I turn to head home. Standing right here is even more embarrassing.
I should not be the reason he disobeyed the higher authorities who had given him an instruction.
It was my fault and not his. I should drag no one else into my mess. This job has slipped out of my hands, that’s certain.
There’s not much to be done anymore, so I dust myself up and turn to leave.
Chapter Four
Damien
Iwake up to a distinct scent around me. The scent that came into my home last night. I wake up to happy memories of old times filling my head.
Lea and I had an incredible time last night as we talked about many things. She shared her experiences at NYU and how she navigated the energy company she had earlier worked with.
We spoke about many childhood memories, and I shared stories from different countries I have been to across the world. Before last night, the last time I had this much fun with a friend was a couple of months ago when Kelvin and I met in San Diego.
That was the week he proposed to his girlfriend, Laurel. He was giddy and looked so in love. I was happy for both of them as we discussed wedding plans. That was the last time I had seen him. Four months after that, his parents died in a plane crash.
Both siblings were devastated, but at least Kelvin had the support of Laurel beside him.
Thankfully, the heartbroken demeanor surrounding Lea when I walked into her house that morning had significantly disappeared from her face after dinner. When she left for her house, she looked happier and more relaxed, which was my goal.
Lea was not a natural at making friends, so she didn’t have so many of them. I have to be there for her. Sometimes, all we need is just a time out of our emotions to enjoy life’s finer things.
I am glad to know she would not be carrying a dampened spirit into her office on her first day at work. A gloomy spirit would certainly affect such a big day.
As I get ready for work, I recall she did not tell me the location of her new place of work. I had tried asking when I walked into her house, but Kelvin’s call interrupted.
I hope she still knows her way around Los Angeles. Nothing has changed here except a few new routes and more traffic signs. Looking outside my window, I notice the red Ford Escape car still packed in her driveway. She must still be at home then.
Kelvin must have given it to her to aid mobility. Los Angeles is a crazy place to be without a car. What time did she have to be at work? I contemplate calling her, but I reconsider my thoughts. If my guess is correct, she should be out before 9:00 am.
My first meeting begins at noon, but I have a knack for getting to the office on time. There could be any emergencies that would need my attention.
Dinner with her tonight sounds like a solid plan. I added that I would ask her to join me for dinner and go to the mall to restock some items on my To-Do list on my iPad. I should make something with mushrooms today. She used to love them a lot when we were younger. Hopefully, she still does.
I aim to make sure that she isn’t overwhelmed by grief anymore, and I would accomplish that in any way possible. My ringtone cuts the superhero thoughts short.
“Man, you need to ask your PA to also include a list of things you must tell people on your long list of things to get done,” I say to Kelvin as I pick up the call.
“I’m so sorry. In all honesty, I forgot to let you know.” He says with the most apologetic voice that I almost believe he wouldn’t do it again.
“We just spoke the night before she arrived. How could you forget?”
“No excuses. I have no excuses. I’ll do better from now on.” If I had not known Kelvin all my life, I would have believed him.
“Yeah, right. I bet you will repeat the same thing soon.”
“Trust me this time.” He tries to reassure me, but that doesn’t work.
“Bye, babe,” I hear him kiss Laurel goodbye.
“Get a room!”
“Damien says bye too,” He calls out to her.
“What prompted her to move back? I never would have thought she would want to move back here.”
