Chapter Twenty-Two
Jude
After leaving Dottie’s place, I went to my apartment, got a bottle of water out of the fridge, then walked to the balcony at the other end of the hall.
“Well, I guess this is it for me. Another night alone.” I sighed as I sat on the old bench. “This isn’t what I had in mind when I left the church. Where are my new friends? Dates? Jesus, I could have remained a priest and still had this much fun.”
Suddenly, the back of my neck throbbed, and I wondered if this was all I had to look forward to. Mysterious aches and pains to accompany my lonely existence.
“I am becoming a drama queen,” I sighed. “Well, after being dumped by two men in one weekend, I think I’ll stay alone. Much easier this way.” I whispered while rubbing my neck, then I heard a voice behind me.
“Ju
