The Pain It Brings Along

(Claire's pov)

"Mathew calm down, what are you talking about" I asked at the other end of the line. His voice sounded sad and worried. "Where are you?"

Matthew told me where he was and I quickly grabbed my handbag and Keys to head out.

I was able to arrive at his house, driving into the driveway, I Parked my car and got out. Heading to the front porch

I used the spare keys Matthew always left on the footmat unlocked the door and stepped in.

"Matthew" I called out worried

Matthew answered from his bedroom as I walked in to meet him. My eyes fixated on him, he sat on the bed his expression disheveled.

"What's going babe," I asked sitting beside him

"Hey, babe. I'm glad you could make it over. I hope you weren't too tired from your long day." he said holding my hands. I have never seen him look this down before

"No not at all. What's going on?" I asked curious

"Well, I have some bad news. I got called in by the finance investigator at my workplace today. I got into a bit of trouble and n