Note: English is not my native language. It could be that there are some mistakes, but I think the story can be read easily anyway. I hope you enjoy it!
"So, please call me. I'd really like to hear from you soon! Uhm... bye."
Alec Hardy hung up. He sighed.
He haven't heard from his daughter for ages. He missed her. He really did. But she didn't answer his calls and mails. It's really depressing. Everytime he tried to call her and she didn't answer, something in him died. It slowley but surely destroyed him.
Alec stood up and put on his jacket. He shut down his computer and leaved. He needed some fresh air. On his way out he nearly ran into Ellie, who was reading some important informations for their case.
"Oh, uhm... sorry."
Ellie ignored his apology.
"Hey you, I have new informations about the Latimer case" she said.
"Well... great... please tell me later... no time..." he said, looking at the floor.
Ellie had trouble to understand him. He stuttered, and didn't look at her face once. She looked at him. He looked absent. It seemed that he had problems again.
"Please tell me what's wrong with you! I can see that there's a thing that worries you! Is it your health? Or do you have any financial problems?"
Alec looked up to her.
"There is no problem! Please, leave me alone!" he said with a loud voice. He turned around, took a deep breath and left.
Ellie looked at Alec leaving. She was speechless. Now she's sure; there definitely is a serious problem. And she needs to find out what it is.