"This is Earth, Cleo."

I was pulled back to reality when Erick snapped a finger right in front of my face.

I threw him a questioning look. "H-Huh?"

He crinkled his nose. "I'm talking here but it seems like I'm with a ghost. Did you call me just to watch you space out?"

Guilt struck me. "I'm sorry."

This morning, I messaged Erick and asked him if he was free and if he's up to go out. Aside from the fact that this is my way to fulfill my promise to him... I have to take a pause and breathe.

And obviously, staying in that house won't give me peace...