George, Adrian's childhood friend; observed Adrian from the corner of his eye, concern etched on his face. Adrian appeared restless and appeared tense, attempting to place a call that was consistently rejected.
From kindergarten all the way through college, George and Adrian consistently attended the same school.
The sun was setting over the quiet park, it was perfect weather for a workout. George had invited Adrian for a jog, and they were resting on a wooden bench. As soon as Adrian could catch his breath, he started dialing Jeanne's number.
Adrian looked disheveled, with his typically lively eyes now dulled by sorrow. His previously carefree grin had transformed into a weak pretense, an attempt to conceal the pain in his heart.
Today, George could no longer bear the burden of watchi
