Catherine
Lord God, please help me.
I start to keep my laptop, trying to avoid James's intense stare. No words were exchanged since Stan's departure a few minutes ago. All he has done was stare at me with a mix of emotions that I do not understand. Being the center of his attention, no, just simply being in his presence after all these years is very unnerving. Feelings that have been locked up all these time is struggling to burst out. It takes all of my emotional strength to try to stop the dam from opening.
"Excuse me Ma'am, Sir. Should I order lunch for the both of you?"
I am shaken from my thoughts at Melissa's question. I was so out of it, I didn't even notice Melissa knock. Get a grip Catherine!
Before I could respond, James answers. "No need Miss Melissa. Architect and I will b
