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A Better Pair of Shoes "The Thinner Soul", a novel- Chp. 24

 

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#ABPOS The Thinner Soul, Chp. 24


Radiance-  I was afraid to ask.  I didn't think I would get a straightforward answer, but our fears had reached their limits.  There was no greater amount of fear to be felt.  As soon as I knew he was with me, I launched my interrogation.

"Where are you Eaton?  I need the truth.  And if you're in trouble, don't you think I should know?"  I lamented.

"It's Unger International."  I heard pretty swiftly, but then there was nothing.  I made my way to the mirror, and he then continued.

"I once worked for the owner.  Things got sour, and I'm being held in a Russian prison."

"Russia?  Eaton are you kidding me?  How am I suppose to help with any of this?"  I walked away from my reflection and began pacing.  It had to be true.  It was the only sensible reason I could accept for why he hadn't returned or even surprised me with something to solidify our engagement.  Although it was acceptable, I had no understanding of how to approach the matter.  I walked back to my vanity with tears welding in my eyes, and a feeling of hopelessness quickly took hold of any faithful thought I had for our future.

"I didn't break any laws.  It's all a manipulation of power."  He tried to reassured me.

"What are we gonna do?"  I took knee afront my ottoman, and laid my head atop.  After a few moments, I found myself prostrated with the state of affairs.  I couldn't see my way forward, so I kept my eyes closed and it helped to contain the moment.  

"Reece maybe can help.  She's connected."  Were his final words before he slipped away again, and I knew I was alone.  I thought about the word connected.  Maybe he'd known something I didn't know.  After all, she was just a music executive.  How connected did he expect her to be?  I didn't know if I had it in me to deliver to her news that appeared bigger than her reach.  I stayed balled up on the floor beside my bed, and then remained in the dark after the light faded away.  I could hear my phone go off every few minutes with notifications, but I knew that there was nothing that would supersede my current dilemma.        


A Better Pair of Shoes “The Thinner Soul”, a novel

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