IRENE

It had to be the most surprising news I had heard In a while, and it was hard to believe it as well.

The more I thought about it, the harder it was to believe that he could be facing some down time in his business.

It was partly—wholly—the reason I was still standing there In a spot unable to close my mouth, though I would never admit it was good seeing him again but not this way…

My hands did what my lips wouldn't do voluntarily, it went up reluctantly and covered my mouth.

“That is impossible, this can't be …" I must have been speaking too loudly...