Episode 35

"Mr. Blakes, what happened? Did… did something bad happen to King because I didn't come earlier?"

As Kelvin's arms were folded around his chest, Syntia's panic grew. She chewed her nails more fiercely as the tears freely rolled down her face.

"I called and called but none of your lines went through. The nurse I saw told me that Mr. Smith is busy at the moment, and– and that I should… wait for him to see me when he's done." The words choked out.

Still, Kelvin remained silent and continued to gaze at Syntia who put her speech on repeat. When his cell phone rang, he answered, but kept his eyes still fixed on Syntia.

"You said it's still on? Just come down here to the cafeteria."

"Yes. You should be here and be the first to–"

"Get your fucking ass down here, Hanord and stop whining like a bitch!"

The harsh tone startled Syntia to a stop that instant. Her eyelids fluttered, and her chin sank into her chest. "King… That darling… God, please, let it not be what I'm thinking right now. I've