Chapter 48

ZERO Despite my focus on the woman lying in the bed, I continued to talk on the phone. Getting some shut-eye isn't an option for me because I'm working on something important. It's still very early. I took a look at my pricey timepiece and realized it was already ten o'clock. I wanted to go down to take some hard drinks to get myself to sleep but I can't just let Isla alone here. "I'll get back to you, tomorrow," I said and ended the call. I perched on top of the bed and heaved a deep sigh. I've been having a difficult time coping with my activities these past few days-which is atypical of me. I always deal with it swiftly but when I started to be with Isla, it seems like, something has changed. I took a deep breath and sighed. "What did you do to me?" I whispered into the air as I stared into her face. "You're just a sister to me. It will only stay that way..." I mumbled. I stood up and walked towards the bathroom. My body needs a cold shower, to awaken my soul and shove me away