When I went home that night, Brad was still out so I called him.
“Brad, where are you?”
“The guys...you know my officemates scheduled asked me to join them for a night out. Drinking and chatting.”
“Oh okay. So what time are you coming home?”
“I might not come home tonight. I will just go home early tomorrow.”
“Oh. But I will be alone at home.”
“I know, but it is just now that I will have time with them. One officemate is moving to another state. Do you want me to bring you to a friend and stay there for the night?”
“Ah...I can do that. I will just see you tomorrow.”
After hanging up, I called Jake.
“Hi! How are you?”
I didn’t immediately answer.
“Mia, are you okay?”
“Brad is not coming home tonight.”
Tears rolled down my eyes and the sides of my mouth quivered while I spoke.
