LOGIN“You’re here again.” She states, rolling her eyes without so much as a good morning when she opens the door and sees me standing there. “Good morning to you too. Yes, I’m indeed here again. How are you doing?” I ask her, resolving not to let her hostility get to me. She has every reason to be hosti
I have not been to Nora's apartment for several months since Sally disappeared. In the first month of Sally's disappearance, I used to come here a lot, so much so that I’m sure that I must have begun to look like a desperate creep to Nora. Each time I came here back then, I would plead and plead wi
“No! I want to go with you and Aunt Sally!” He protests angrily when he sees the nanny and realizes that I’m about to leave him with her. “Honey, you must be very tired from running up and down with me these past few days. That is why I want your nanny to take you home so you can rest. Besides, you
SEAN Somehow, Sally allows herself to be convinced to come back home with me, which as even her doctor agrees, is the best decision for her right now because she needs all the help that she can get. We’ve finally been able to reach Nora and Austin, who have arrived at their honeymoon destination a
SALLY I can tell that Sean is surprised at my blunt tone and sharp words, but I couldn’t care less. I vaguely remember how I had pleaded with my boss to get in touch with him after she told me that she could not reach Nora and Austin no matter how many times she tried to reach them. I had been ter
The small bundle feels incredibly light as the nurse places it in my arms. Every single iota of sleep flees from my eyes as I hold and look down at my daughter. The nurse helps me adjust the baby in my arms while smiling at me in approval. Immense love for this tiny human floods my entire being and
Christina led Nora to the small podium and took the microphone, while Nora stood beside her, wishing that Sally was here with her at least, but she was nowhere to be seen. Nora looked frantically around as she walked with Christina to the podium, but Sally had disappeared with Sean and they weren’t
“Honey, I didn’t know you had arrived. Why didn't you come over to the high table? I reserved a seat for you.” The lady, whose name Nora still didn’t know, told Austin. Austin looked slightly panicked and his cheeks were red in embarrassment as he avoided Nora's gaze. “Honey?” Nora asked. “Oh, ye
"Nora? Sally? What on earth are you both doing h … oh, wait! Is this the event you’re catering to? I mean, when you said that you had an event to cater to, I had no idea it would be this one. It's just so far away that I never guessed ... Uh, well … why are you staring at me like that?” Austin asked
“Hey, asshole. Watch it. How dare you talk to her like that? Who the fuck do you think you are?” Sally cut in angrily, already looking like she was ready to throw punches. “Sally, he’s not worth it.” Nora cut in. “Whatever. You guys aren’t even all that pretty. No need for the attitude. Most women







