Suspicions

HENLEY

A month has passed and I am yet to get used to the fact that I never got the closure I needed before my father passed on.

Why is Fate so cruel to me?

Maybe Fate decided that there is no need for closure.

First, taking my mother away from me and turning my world upside down then taking my Father.

Fate, why so cruel?

Thirty minutes into this conference and I am already antsy, eager to get the hell out of here and go nowhere in particular. Anywhere apart from here where there is peace and quiet and not people singing your praises because of your financial status.

"We'd like to specially welcome the very young Mr Daniels," the host's voice, amplified by the loud speaker brought me back to the present as I met his eyes from across the hall, "thank you for coming,"

I waved at him as as a way of acknowledgement and everyone else present applauded before he went on to welcome the other dignitaries present. Pulling at my tie carefully so as not to leave it looking rough, I shift s