HARD TIMES

Chapter 6 - Found

Josh was just walking around in the cemetery where his brother and niece were buried less than a week ago.
He can't believe that everything is as it is.
He never thought that he would stand here at his brother's grave.

He stops in his tracks when he sees a girl sitting at a bench.
He wasn't an idiot.
He could see that is was Maya.
But what was she doing half past two at a grave yard?

"Maya?" Josh said but Maya had no reaction.
"Hey what you doing here?" Josh asked and sat down next to Maya.

Her eyes were bloodred and she had no reaction what so ever.
Which was strange considering it is Josh Matthews sitting next to her.
Josh saw the backpack next to her and immediately knew she was running.
Or she was planning on.
Josh pulled Maya close to him and held her tight.
She still didn't notice anything but it was a rough time she was going through.
Josh didn't say anything but could tell she was petrified.
Tears were streaming out of her eyes but she didn't say a thing.
Josh didn't know what to do but obviously knew why she was here.
She wanted to say goodbye on her own way.

Josh looked down at Maya's face and knew he had to do something.
She wasn't saying or doing a thing which wasn't normal.
He pulls away to find her closing her eyes.
She didn't want any contact with him which was understandable.
Josh stood up and took Maya's backpack before helping her up.
He had to get her out of this place so she could think clearly.
He got a cab and headed straight to his apartment.