Chapter 245

I waited and waited, the bird never returning. Those pent up tears stayed until the night came. Regardless, I stayed all night until the sun rose again. The midday eventually arrived and the bird still hadn't returned. My heart began to tear as I realized there might not be any getting through to Richard. His heart could have been set on what he felt. He may had been telling the truth when he said that was his last letter to me. There were no words to describe the despair I was feeling. To know the person you loved turned there back on you for something you couldn't help is devastating. It was almost infuriating. What could possibly have made Richard think like this? What compelled him to write this letter without merit or thought? I wanted to know! The squeaking of the latch broke the miserable silence. It was Devari looking furious. "Why the fuck are you up here? You're late..." He said, storming over. I clenched my head, getting to my feet. "I'm sorry." I said. He suddenly paused, l