DESMOND
It was two in the morning yet I still couldn't get some sleep. I alighted from my bed and threaded downstairs to get a drink. It's been two days now and I still couldn't find a way out of this mess. I filled my glass with whiskey as I took a seat by the bar table. I took a gulp and I heaved a heavy sigh. For now Maya was safe but after the one week expired and I couldn't do anything, she would be in danger once again.
I took another gulp and my phone beeped. I slipped it out of my pocket. It was a message from Claire, My childhood friend. She was coming to the states today and a smile birthed on my lips. I was going to see that troublesome lady after so long. I took another gulp of my drink whilst reminiscing on old times. If she hadn't left for Canada back then perhaps, we woul
