Chapter 23 - Max

I sat at my desk and watched as Maisie didn't even watch whatever was on she just stared above the screen. I didn't want to see her like this and I didn't even mean to call her baby It just slipped out, I wanted to address the situation delicately so she would know that I'm here for her. I don't know everything that happened at college but I know the major stuff and the things that have turned her world upside down and stopped her forming friendships and relationships with males. I spin my chair around and leave my desk to head to her, her face not even looking at me she's just staring off into space, I crouch down on the floor in front of her, my knees cracking at the unexpected kneeling exercise.

I lift her chin with my hand and grip her gently so she can look directly at me instead of around me, her eyes are glossy and she's quick to try and look at away but my grip becomes stronger. I don't even tell her anything I just take the laptop and place it beside her allowing her to fall