During the first few days, I missed work. Lucius, having learned about my breakup with Kayla, was very supportive. It wouldn't completely surprise me if he was the one Kayla kissed. Despite the uncertainty, I appreciated Lucius's support and tried not to jump to conclusions about his involvement with Kayla. However, a part of me couldn't help but wonder if there was more to their relationship than just the friendship they had developed over the years. Not that it mattered now, I had Meadow.
I hadn't explained to her why I chose to live among humans instead of my own kind. I'm certain she had her suspicions, but she didn't really probe me about it. Eventually, everything would be revealed in due course. As we spent more time together, the unraveling of my true identity became inevitable.
