Chapter 16: With Mystery comes the secret

ADELE~

I woke up in the middle of the night but didn’t find Decker next to me. The last thing I remember was I left him in the theater room. But why am I still alone in my bed? Where is he?

Is he in that room again? My heart cringed, and I jumped out of my bed. I walked over and saw the glass door was open.

He was sleeping on the lounge chair, where the whiskey spilled on the floor. Is there something bothering you, Decker? What’s there in that room that made you stand there?

Because I know something was bothering you.

I settled on the chair, looking toward him as the moonlight showcased his face perfectly. I wished peace for his troubled heart, but what about mine? How could I help him when he doesn’t want to share anything with me? You wanted me to trust you, but how can I?

I went inside, grabbed a blanket, and settled next to him.

“I wish...” I will be lying if I say I was not upset

The morning comes, and this time I found myself on my bed. Wait, I was out with Decker, then