Brutal Discoveries by Kasey Millstead

Author:Kasey Millstead [Millstead, Kasey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781534795624
Amazon: 1534795626
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2016-06-21T18:30:00+00:00

SCARLETT

The guard’s voice signaled the end of visiting hours and also cut short Damon’s story and I grimaced as he closed the book.

“You were conflicted, because you’d only ever known hate, except for with Sandy, of course. Then that helpless little baby was thrown into the mix and all of a sudden, you felt that overwhelming love only a parent knows. Except you didn’t know what you were feeling,” I surmised.

“Sounds about right,” he responded gruffly.

“I think I can imagine how that would have felt,” I said.

“VISITORS ARE REQUESTED TO LEAVE THE VISITING ROOM. FINAL CALL. VISITING HOURS ARE OVER.”

“I guess I better get going. See you next time, Damon.”

He nodded swiftly. “Thanks for the cakes.”

“My pleasure.”

I left South Glenn and drove back to the city. Aden had finished work at six that morning, so he was sleeping and promised me he would come by my place after he woke up. It was already midday by the time I pulled my car to a stop in my driveway so I went inside and made myself some lunch. I ate my sandwich sitting outside in my Adirondack chair as I thought about Damon and the confessions he had revealed. Maybe to some I was naïve for always seeing the best in people, but I preferred to think of that personality trait as a credit to my upbringing. My parents had always instilled in me not to judge others, and to always look for the good in a person. I guessed they figured there was already so much ugly in the world, it was better to concentrate on the beauty.

As I finished off my lunch, my cell rang, the screen displaying Veronica’s name.

“Hi, Veronica,” I answered with a smile.

“Scarlett, hi. How are you?”

“I’m great, thanks, and you?”

“Wonderful. I was calling to see how you’re enjoying the Friends For Lifers program? Is everything going okay?”

“Everything’s fine. I actually, not long ago, got home from visiting Damon,” I shared.

“You’re liking it then?” From her hesitant tone, I had to wonder how many volunteers began the program but soon had to pull out. Maybe it was too much for them, more intense than what they had imagined.

“Yeah, it’s fine. I’ve discovered Damon has a sweet tooth, so I bring him treats from my bakery, and he shares passages from the journal he writes in. In the beginning, those confessions frightened me, but I learned to tuck them away and think of it as a fiction book he’s writing,” I admitted. “It makes it less real and doesn’t play on my mind when I’m alone then.”

“That makes perfect sense. I’m glad you’re enjoying it, Scarlett. The feedback I received from Damon indicated he feels the same way. If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to call me.”

“Thanks, Veronica. Bye.” I ended the call just as my doorbell rang, so I jumped up and jogged through the house. I opened the door and there he stood. I smiled like I hadn’t seen him for years.

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