Chapter 21

Kim was sure she wouldn't make it another day without seeing or saying Hello to lennox who had made it a point to stay out of her way and sight. She didn't see him leave in his car or come back in his car in the afternoon. She didn't know exactly what she'd say to him when she'd eventually drag herself up to his doorstep, damning all her pride and resolutions. Just a friendly gesture, she tried to convince herself. People said hello to each other every time. Especially when they felt things noticed a neighbor was withdrawn or unnecessarily discreet. The door opened in her face and she managed a smile. "Good day". She greeted. There was no affection whatsoever In her voice, she thougt. "Good day, Kim. It's good to see you". He opened the door broadly and ushered her in. Her heart fluttered nervously as she stepped into the the living room that was gradually turning to a junk yard. There were stacks of papers, magazines and discarded pieces of drawings everywhere. Lennox had his dra