It is annoying how people barge into your home unannounced.

I mean, this is not a public place where you can just show up whenever you like.

I never wanted visitors. I am not a people person.

I was once, but life has taught me a harsh lesson early in life.

But… but… I love this Blackforest!

“I see you still love it,” James said to me while smiling from ear to ear as if he won a lottery.

I nodded slowly, trying to keep the tiniest level of dignity I still have for this day, but the word “still” is something that I can’t let slide.

“still?” I asked,...