Chapter 20

How long does it take to realise that a relationship is over? Some people say it’s never but those are very special (bordering on creepy) cases.

In Lars’ case, it took twenty-three minutes; enough time to gather his papers, coat, aides and cross the door, determined not to return. I was more like a sloth because I needed about a month to convince myself that it wasn’t a ruse from him. 

Yes, I was an idiot wasting my time, waiting for a call or a letter that never came. When the only contact I had was a brief visit from Nils to hand me over the house deeds, I understood that he was gone forever. 

It hurt. It really did.