Chapter 11 The Confession

Benjamin checked in the direction of Elissa’s workplace for the fifth time but Elissa was still not there. He thought that maybe she was running late and thought of giving her a call. However., her call went straight to voicemail and it made him worried. Elissa always answered her phone and it was also odd for her to be late. He thought to wait for another hour but when she still wasn’t present, he couldn’t just sit at the office. He took his jacket and left the office in a hurry to go and check on Elissa. He knew it would be awkward for Elissa to find him on her doorstep but he was worried for her. He drove his Porsche to her apartment building and went upstairs.

He pressed the doorbell several times but Elissa was not responding. Benjamin’s eyebrows were knitted together and his anxiousness grew. He yelled her name but no response. Having no other options left, he banged open the door after several pushing. He was shocked to see Elissa lying on the floor of the living room. He immed