"Keep using your maiden name," I kept my back to her; I didn't want to see the pain I was causing her. "I will continue teaching at the university and will do my best to keep my distance."
"Answer my questions!" she shouted. "Are you going to leave again?"
"No!" I said, turning around.
"Why, Henry?" Tears started to run down her face. "Why are you doing this?"
"Liz..." I approached to wipe her tears.
"No." She took a step back.
"It's better this way." She stepped aside to let me out of the bathroom.
She opened the door abruptly. I took a deep breath and maintained my posture.
I returned to my office and grabbed the bottle of whiskey there, and started drinking straight from the bottle. I tried to hold back, but it was impossible; I started crying.
Yes! That was one of the few time
