I got home and parked my car in the garage. I got out from the garage heading to the main door. Before I pulled out the house key from my pocket,I inhaled and exhaled. I had refreshed myself at one of the gas stations nearby before coming home which had taken almost an hour since I really needed to get rid of my puffed eyes. I didn't want grandpa to notice that my "date"didn't go well. I wasn't ready to answer any questions now. All I wanted to do now was sleep and escape reality. At least in dream land,I would receive comfort even though it's just my imagination.
Inserting the key into the lock,I quietly as possible opened the door and entering, darkness greeted me.
It seemed grandpa had retired to bed earlier than expected. I heaved a sigh of relief realizing that and made my way to the stairs. I couldn't see properly but I didn't dare turn on the light as that would wake him up.
So being cautious as I could,I climbed the stairs and within some seconds,I got to my door. I quietly turned the knob and opened the door. Entering,I closed the door behind me and rested on it as tears started to flow down my face effortlessly. I stood there rethinking everything. So all this time, he never had feelings for me. He had a girlfriend all along whilst I thought he was into me. I held my chest as the pain was unbearable for me. My legs had gotten weak and as a result,I fell to the ground.
Was this how it was all along? I was really a fool to believe that someone like Leonard would have feelings for me.I sat there emotionless. Apart from my aching heart,my whole body was completely numb.
"Chris,is that you?" I stiffened when I heard grandpa's voice. Shit, he had woken up.I stayed quiet as possible as I didn't want him to know that I was awake.
"Chris,are you there?"he asked again when he received no response.I really felt bad I wasn't answering him but I couldn't as I knew once he saw me,he would notice something was definitely off and start to interrogate me like the detective that he was. I wasn't ready to tell him what happened as I didn't want to relive what happened and make my already broken heart shatter into pieces. The pain was more than enough for me.All I had to do now was stay quiet as possible and make him believe that I was asleep after which he would leave to his room.
"I'm coming in dear." He declared as I heard my door knob move a little. My heart entered my stomach as fear and panic gripped me whole. Shit,I shouldn't let him see me in this state. Once he saw me like this,he was going to feel worried then bombard me with questions.I didn't want to worry him with my personal issues now. When the time was due,I will tell him everything. As for now,I just wanted to sleep.The sound of the door knob twitching pulled me out from my train of thoughts. I really had to do something now or else...
"Grandpa, I'm back.I was just sleeping. " I said as I peeked through the little space of the slightly opened door.
"Oh I see. I realized someone had entered the house and wanted to check if it was you. Just to be on the safer side ." I inwardly cursed when he made such explanation.I should have known that was why he was persistent on checking on me.I didn't blame him for that after what had happened to us a year ago.
Our house had been robbed by someone who Grandpa mistakenly thought was me since I always came home late because of my profession. I really felt ashamed and guilty as I had actually made him worry even though I tried not to.
"I'm sorry I didn't let you know I was back." I apologized with my face on the ground. This time,the door was halfway opened and we could see each other's faces.
"Don't worry dear.I know you didn't want to worry me due to my health. I can also see that you are exhausted. Is everything alright by the way?You don't seem to look well." He said,concern evident in his expression. Great,he noticed.
"I'm alright grandpa, just exhausted from dancing at the party."I faked a yawn to polish my lie. He nodded but in the detective manner. As if he wanted to find something that showed that I was telling lies. A few seconds passed with us still in that awkward position. Grandpa opened and closed his mouth, wanting to say something but was hesitant.
"Grandpa, it's late . You should go back to bed. I have an early shift tomorrow so I need the energy."I beat him to it as I explained, making an attempt to sack him.
"Okay,I won't bother you then. Goodnight and sweet dreams."
"Goodnight to you as well".
I said and with one earnest look from him,he turned and headed back to his room. Losing sight of him,I closed the door and heaved a sigh of relief as I rested on the floor.
Did he forget that I had gone to meet Leonard or he just didn't want to intrude. Both was not like him at all. Well I had this inkling this feeling that he was going to definitely pry tomorrow.
Feeling a little better,I stood up and headed to the bathroom to shower and refresh myself.
After some few minutes,I was done and soon dried my hair. I later put on my pajamas and laid on my bed trying to sleep.
Half an hour passed and sleeping seemed to be far beyond my reach. I tossed and turned but still couldn't find a suitable and comfortable spot to rest. Frustration started to kick in. Realizing that,I wasn't going to sleep any time soon,I took my smart phone to call Cas even though I knew she was occupied now. I dialed her contact which went through but there was no answer. My heart sank but I knew it wasn't her fault. She was spending time with her boyfriend which she deserved it. At least one of us needed to get what we wanted.
Putting the phone down,I brought the blanket up to my neck and forced myself to sleep this time. I really needed some energy for tomorrow. After all I was going to save people's lives and needn't screw up.
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