Chapter 37. Familiar

MARK

"I really wish that I had the opportunity to be there." I tell Alyanna over the phone as I am driving to my first appointment and we are having a conversation about something else.

"It's ok. I have Maddy and my dad. I'll be ok." She is attempting to reassure me by her actions right nowю

"I am certain that you will, and all that I wish for is to be present when it takes place." I say it in a manner that gives the impression that I am expressing dissatisfaction.

"Mark, I'm ok. Do not panic." A mumbled voice is just barely audible to me. "I truly apologize, but I have to leave right now. I'll call you after." She says. I'm sorry I won't be able to say goodbye in the traditional sense. I put down my phone and continue driving in the direction that my appointment is supposed to be.

After sitting through such a boring conference, the only thing I will want to do when I go back to my hotel room is to go to bed and sleep for the rest of the day. According