Chapter 12

The door shuts after me with a thud. I turn around and slide the deadbolt into place. I set my purse down and take my shoes off. As much as I want to think over the recent events, I need to catch up on the work that I missed. I walk through my house and see that everything is where I left it. Entering my office, I hear my stomach growl. That was fast. I was expecting to be able to wait until lunch to eat again, but I guess not.

I glance towards the mini fridge in my office and contemplate what I want to do. With a sigh, I open the door and check what is left in there. Not much. A couple of drinks and a container of applesauce. I release another loud sigh, frustrated that I need to restock the mini fridge. I shut the door and head to the kitchen.

My kitchen is rather large. I have cabinets along two walls and a large center island. My oven and fridge are tucked into the cabinets, as is my dishwasher. The cabinets are brown with white countertops. All of my appliances a