Clover
Two hours earlier
‘Do you want to leave?’ Calder asks as he stalks over to me. I don’t know how to answer so I don’t say anything. ‘Answer me. Do you want to leave?’ He asks again.
‘Your home? I feel safe here. I think I feel safe with you. I’m happy here.’ I say but I don’t know where this is coming from. He sags in relief. ‘What’s wrong? It’s only been a week and I might need some time.’ I say as I palm his face and he turns into my hand.
‘Okay, that’s all I needed to know. I have things to sort out tonight. There’s something I wanted to do but my son is ruining it for me. I’ll see you in the morning, okay?’ Son? I didn’t know he had a son, but I guess I don’t really know anything about him.
‘Okay.’ I give him a reassuring smile. I don’t know what’s going on but it’s stressin
