Separate

Andrew

After spending several weeks away from London, I was eager to return to familiar things, especially to be close to Beatrice. So, I decided to take some time for myself and spend a few days at home.

To be honest with myself, the main reason for this decision was the fact that I could no longer talk to Beatrice the way we used to when I left London. I felt like she was distancing herself from me more each day, which deeply worried me. I decided to act before this distance became irreparable.

I didn't even bother to pack; I just came with the clothes I was wearing. It never crossed my mind that the reason for her sudden absence could be a reconciliation with her ex-husband. When I called and she didn't answer or took a long time to reply to my messages, I assumed she was working hard to get the long-awaited promotion at the newspaper, and I greatly admired her effort. However, I was mistaken.

That morning, I had arrived at work by taxi, and as I got out of the vehicle, I came acr