Chapter 43

• Damian was in the car and the chauffeur drove silently through the countryside. He had taken a detour to clear his head. Today was the worst day for him. He reached his private family garden and opened the gate. A walk would clear his head a little bit. He walked among the roses and chrysanthemums thinking about what exactly he did wrong today. He could think of nothing. He didn't believe in Karma or stuff like that. He was a firm believer that he controlled what happened in his world so he made every decision count. Soon thoughts of Lilian flooded his mind. Was she okay? Not that he cared of course. Or did her? He shook his head but he could still see her deep blue eyes etched in his mind, staring at him. He stopped walking and lingered among the roses. Their beautiful scent filled the air and bumble-bees buzzed happily in and out of them, collecting their pollen and sweet nectar.
• He looked at one intently and soon the time hit him. He needed to get back home. He still had work to do. He walked off quickly towards the car and the driver sped off. Soon they reached the mansion. The maids were doing the evening chores when he came in and we're surprised to see Damian walk in alone. None of them had seen Lilian all morning and Sean hadn't told them what happened. Plus they tried to open Lilian door but it was bolted shut. After the first incident of locking her door, none made further attempts to open it, in case it was locked on Mr. Richards' orders.
• Damian walked up to his room but soon stopped in front of his door. He looked at his hands and exhaled deeply. He back pedaled and headed to Lilian's room. Something in him was different. He knocked lightly on her door for the first time in his life and Dr. Gray opened the door. He opened it slightly so that whoever it was, wouldn't get a glimpse of Lilian. He saw Damian looking blank faced as usual.