My mind hasn't been at rest since Alex left the house. I placed a call to him but I was forwarded to voicemail.

All these scenarios that have been unfolding lately are already making me tired.

Can't we just have a day of rest and true happiness? I wondered.

Larry's call came through, interrupting my thoughts and I picked immediately.

“What's going on? Why is Alex not picking his calls?” I bombarded him with questions.

He heaved a sigh. “He instructed me to wait in the car so that he'll handle things himself.” He replied.

“And you obeyed?” I slammed, not believing my ears.

“There's nothing I could have done,...