It was just as beautiful as his home and shared a lot of similarities. With just a quick glance around, I could tell it was bigger than my entire childhood home. 'Why share a house with eighteen other guys when I can stay here by myself,' I thought.

"You sure you don't mind?" After deciding that I should accept the help and not suffer if I didn't have to, I asked.

"I wouldn't want it any other way. You can stay as long as you want or need to."

"Thank you, Mr. Richards," I responded humbly.

"We eat around seven-fifteen, and I hope you'll join us. If not, there is...