Shards Of Pain

Why Him?

Next day

Knock-Knock

"Who is it?"

It's me, please open up. Matt replied.

The door opened to reveal Kelly, already dressed for the school day in her uniform. "Here you go."

Matt looked at what Kelly was holding in her hand, and saw that it was his hat he left last night.

Thanks, I was looking for this. Matt said calmly, taking it back and putting it in his jacket pocket.

Yeah, Kelly smiled. "I found it last night in between the couch cushions. I figured since we were going to see each other today, so i would give it to you now."

How was the guy last night? Matt asked, shoving his hat into jacket pocket.

He grew bored and returned home. Kelly said as she pondered the situation.

I'm certain he did. Matt said in his head, despite the fact that he knew she was lying.

They both continued their walks in silence as they went on their way to school.

Meanwhile....

Henry awoke with the rising dawn. He was walking down the stairs in his Men's Barocco Sleeve Robe, which Christian had given him for Christmas eight years earlier.

Why aren't you at work? It's 9:30 a.m. Charlotte inquired as she poured her coffee in the kitchen, having noticed him.

I could ask you the same question. Henry continued, his voice sagging with exhaustion.

I had an early meeting that was video call. Charlotte elaborated on her argument.  your turn."

I gave myself the day off today. Henry stated as he approached the refrigerator. "Where is the boy?"

Christian left early to meet up with some friends before school. Charlotte said as she leaned against the counter, sipping her coffee gently.

What's wrong? Henry asked, half of his upper body still in the fridge looking for the OJ.

What do you mean? Nothing's wrong. Charlotte said, faking happily trying to make Henry confuse.

Char, I've known you for almost 18 years, and I can tell when you're upset because you're making that look. Knowing the warning indications, Henry stated.

Charlotte inquired, her demeanor beginning to shift. "You're not even looking at me."

It's similar to having spaz face. Henry elaborated on the situation. "And you'll constantly pretend there's nothing wrong, just to burst like a waterfall a few minutes later. So, is there anything else you'd like to say to me before I go?"

Yes, there is. Charlotte stated as she walked to the kitchen table.

What happened? Henry inquired, his face flushed with alarm.

It's about Christian. Charlotte said as she sat in a chair. "Henry, last night I witnessed something I never thought I'd see."

What is it? Henry sighed, pulling up in a chair.

Last night, when I was out with my work going to get drinks, I saw him at the bar. Charlotte says.

So? Henry chuckled. "He was at a bar. He probably was there with Matt."

No, he wasn't. Charlotte replied, sipping on her coffee. "He was there with an older guy on a date."

Did you just say date? When Henry heard her say it, he immediately turned around. "Date as in two individuals who have strong feelings for each other go out to get to know each other better before they fuck?"