"You know I can't. Not until everything is accomplished," I replied in a totally depressed manner.

"But look at your state, man. Ace, you are-"

"Just let me be, please. I need to rest," I stood up and went straight to my room.

***

Days passed and I didn't leave my apartment. I didn't go to work. I was discouraged. Keith did everything to help but it didn't help much.

I was pretty sure Heather now hated my guts. And even if I'd want to tell her the truth, she ...