Chapter 5

Lian was staring at the ceiling, not wanting to move from the bed. He feels well-rested enough and he knows that Keane was waiting for him outside.

The sooner we start, the sooner it will end. Lian thought to himself and finally heaved himself off of the bed.

Lian took a deep breath before walking out of his room and into the living room where Keane was sitting down and drinking some coffee.

"You want some coffee?" he asked as soon as he saw Lian.

"No, I don't like coffee," Lian answered.

"You don't like coffee?" Keane feigned offense.

Lian felt a little more relaxed as he sat down. Keane's joking nature was helping him to be calmer.

"I could get you some tea if you like," Keane offered.

"No, I'm good. Thank you."

"So, want to tell me your story?" Keane said. "I just realized that we should've done this much earlier," he chuckled. "Don't share what you're not comfortable sharing, I'll understand."

Lian gave him a grateful smile. He has never met someone with such kindness in such a