Drink The Pain Away

Austyn loathed people keeping tabs on him. Her eyes welled up. ‘I was…I got scared. When you stopped coming to my house, I thought I was going to lose you…I don’t want to be left alone. I’ve already lost my brother. You are all I have now.’ Thinking about Finely Woods, her big brother, Kayleigh cried for real. He was so young… Austyn simmered down. ‘Okay, stop crying. At least you know you’re wrong. Just don’t do it again. You don’t want to find out what I do to people to stick their nose into my business.’ ‘I won’t, I promise,’ Kayleigh sniffled. ‘There won’t be a next time, I swear!’ ‘You should go home. Kai will drive you.’ Kai was Austyn’s right-hand man. The assistant seldom left his boss’ side. If Austyn asked Kai to send her home, he must still care for her, right? The thought raised her spirits somewhat. Not wanting to overstay her welcome, Kayleigh had to comply with his order. *** Austyn came out of the restroom. The hallway outside was deserted. Kai had left with Kayleigh. A