Chapter48: Second Chances

I DROPPED A call to Mom. I let her know that we would spend here tonight and that tomorrow we would go home. I just wore my night dress after having taken a quick shower. I went straight to the kitchen to make coffee, but it was delayed when I heard a series of doorbell sounds. My heart starts pounding. I have no expected guests, especially this late-night time at. “Margaux, open this door.” I heard Peter’s voice outside. “Margaux, let’s talk, please . . .” His voice was blaring outside the door. I guess he’s drunk based on his loud shout. Because I did not want to disturb the other unit, I quickly went to the door to open it. And his usual playful smile had drawn into his face and welcomed me. “Hi,” he uttered softly. I opened the door wide to let him in. “What are you doing here? I guess you stayed too late,” I said carefully. He did not answer, but instead, he sat down on the couch there and closed his eyes firmly. I first watched him carefully, still wearing the polo shirt he was w