Page 79 of Xavier

"Exactly, nap time."

"Where've you been? You missed our 2 o'clock."

"Shit, sorry. I er... got held up." I sit up on the bed. Alone. She's not here.

"OK, no problem. Just wanted to make sure you're okay, I can't remember last time you missed a meeting."

I get up and look around. Her clothes are gone as well. "Um, sorry, I just lost track of time." And Malynda, apparently. Again. Fuck.

"Fine. Jade wants you to come over for dinner tonight."

"Yeah, um, sure."

"And by-"

I hang up on him, pulling on my track pants as I walk to the bathroom.

"Babe?"

There's no answer.

And no note.

I dial her number as I turn on the shower.

No answer.

The water is scalding hot when I step into it.

But it doesn't take the sting away in my chest.