I walked back up the stairs to find the Zack was the only one left. He was concerned when I had told him what had happened, and even more concerned when he found out just how much I had gone through in the time that I had been away from Baltimore. We heard loud singing from downstairs, and I felt myself getting a headache from the events of the day. I asked Zack to drive me to my hotel, and was so happy that he agreed. Zack was a pretty silent person, so the ride there was quiet. He would gently ask me questions like "do you need food" and offered more than once to have me stay with him. I explained that I was getting paid by the Gaskarth family to stay in the hotel, and that I needed some space to figure out the best plan of action.
That didn't stop Zack from opening my door at the entrance to the hotel, and kissing me gently on the forehead before driving off and leaving me to my thoughts. I checked in and found out that the Gaskarth family had put me up in a suit. Thankful for the extra space, I took the key and trekked to my room. Waiting for me was the most beautiful room I had ever seen, decorated with sunflowers. There was a bottle of wine waiting for me as well, and a note attached. Thanks for coming, even if you didn't want to see me.
I still remember your favorite things, never forget that. –Alex
I looked around at the beautiful flowers and sighed as I opened the wine. It was indeed my favorite, but this was too much. I sipped at the glass out of habit, and decided I just really needed to relax. Luckily, there was a tub the size of small boat, and plenty of bath bubbles. I started the warm water and sighed and I finished my first glass of wine. Pouring another, I stepped into the bath and let the stress of the wash off of me. Alex was obviously hurt, confused, and needed help, but was I really the best choice for that help? Could I really make such a difference for someone who had told me to my face he never wanted to see me? I suppose only time could really tell.