Beyond the Divorce
"Sorry, miss, I can't let you in if Mr. Atlas is not around. He has given explicit instructions that no one is to enter in his absence. I apologize, miss. Please come again when Mr. Atlas is back."
"Please, I just need to find someone to pass the message to Mr. Atlas," I persisted.
"I'm sorry, but you can’t stay here even if you’re a friend. Mr. Atlas is not around, and no one can reach him. Please don't make things difficult for us."
The guard's tone was conclusive, and I stared at the estate helplessly. It was right there, but it also felt so far away.
I was sure he was here.
The guard politely signaled for me to leave. A wave of heartache washed over me. Perhaps I would never walk in here