Chapter Twenty Three

'I don't know Rose. I'm trying, but don't break, please.'

'Brooks, I'm already broken. He wants me to go, and I agree that it will be best for everyone.''Well, believe me when I say that I'm prepared to speak with him if it's all about that fucking news. We have the evidence to show that I am right.'

'His current hostility exceeds my expectations. That time, Laura did a good job.'

'Rose, she's playing with you once more.'

'Just let me leave, Brooks.'

We had our final talk late one night after I informed him of my choice. He keeps trying to talk me out of leaving, but it's the best thing for both of us. I'm currently outside Ronald's office and would like to enter, but my emotions are at odds with one another. Early in the morning, so he might or might not be in his office. I'm not sure why I arrived here so early.

The sound of thunder jolts me back to reality. Rose, who leads a humble life, is who I came here as today. I set the raincoat aside and stepped into the structure. Everything