Chapter 19: A return to reality

I can't stay here a second longer. I leave the apartment and close the door behind me. I can't stand the pain in my chest. I tell myself that it is something temporary and that it is a simple joke that someone wants to make me, but something yells at me that this is serious. It is real. I walk meaninglessly down the sidewalk. I don't have a specific interest in going somewhere, just getting out of that damaged and violated space is enough for me.

I don't tend to become fond of places, people, animals, with anything that can change from one moment to the next. I haven't been bothered living like this since Joshua died. The first months were terrible, the loneliness was more powerful and harmful than I could imagine at that time. Five years ago happiness was reduced to the few moments where my brother smiled. Because of the pain in her body and the annoyance of not being able to lead a normal and full life, her beautiful smile did not shine for long.

"Hey!" He is okay?

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