Depressed, destroyed, Nathaniel realized what he ended up doing but it was too late. With a crushed heart, Zariah left and he let her go as well for the betterment.

They knew if they stayed, things wouldn't end up well.

After Zariah left, De Villiers came to meet Nathaniel who was staring into nothingness, touching his cheeks and leading them down to his chest.

Recalling the touch which provided equanimity to his chaos.

"She left, Boss." De Villiers sighed, taking a seat, glancing at his mystifying face, wondering what happened between them to be this depressed.

"I know." Nathaniel exhaled, closing his eyes to regain his senses.

"Why did you...