Chapter 20: 20

Javier Six months later ------------------- “Mr. Javier, phone call from the investigator,” the housekeeper said. I was back at my parents’ house. I couldn’t stay in my own place anymore, talking to walls, picturing Berry. Couldn’t take it. Mom and Dad begged me to move home. No choice. Couldn’t work, could barely stand. Lost my appetite. One meal a day just to keep searching. After months, I stayed in bed, waiting for any sign. Drank nonstop till I passed out, dreaming of Berry....