The Truth

Adrian

“Man, Ellie left town. I do not know where she moved out. It is killing me, everything is killing me,” I say as I take a shot of whisky. Leo had come over to check on me.

“She did not leave an address? Have you tried calling her?” he asks. I hate how he has been so concerned about me the past few days.

“Yes, I have but her line is out of service. I had tried to contact her best friend but she is not picking up. I have gotten the message. I think she wants nothing to do with me. I did her dirty. I almost got her killed. I am the villain in a lot of people’s stories nowadays.,” I say as I take another shot.

We take a few more shots and Leo leaves later. I am glad he came around. I feel better hanging around someone who I do not cause misery. I am a bit tipsy when I head upstairs to my room. I am about to get to bed when my phone rings. It is a new number.

“Mr. Sage. You refused to comply with us and even involved the police. I am afraid that you will not get to see your daughter