Chapter 44

Pyotr

I took my family back to the hotel and stayed with them for a while before going back to my apartment. They would leave on Sunday and I would no longer be here.

Today was my last day in the apartment. Libby was with Jacob, who had committed to taking care of my dog while I was gone. His absence made the place seem lifeless.

I took a shower and went to bed, imagining how things would be in a few days, when Mary and I returned from the Caribbean. The fact that there is always someone to interrupt us must be some kind of sign, one that I cannot ignore.

Once again I couldn't sleep, and today I wouldn't dare call Mary. I stayed up all night, deciding to read a book to try to force the day to come faster. Sleep came as the first rays of sunlight appeared on the horizon.

I awoke once again to the doorbell that rang continuously. I felt completely exhausted.

What time is it?

I answered the door to find Simon standing in the hallway, wearing a white shirt and bow tie, holding his jack