That heaviness lifted a notch, creating a relief but now I began to worry about her. Was she okay being alone? She hadn't called today. Not even a message. The day dragged and not a single work was completed. I was a mess by the time I arrived home, which was earlier than usual. We had a date with her f*****g father. Yay to the f*****g yay. I pushed the front door open and stepped into the house. That eerie silence hit me like I was back to living alone with my demons. Where is she? I wondered setting my things down. I scanned the kitchen area, living room and even upstairs but there was no sign of her. I was close to losing my s**t when I remembered the room that had been converted into a mini store for her. I pushed the door open and found her painting. She had been so into it

