Richard

After ruining Maya’s team meeting, I did the same to Sam’s Alpha team. I don’t have the luxury of wasting time on subpar ideas and missed opportunities.

Yet you have time to waste on drawing.

Drawing invigorates me in a way I haven’t experienced before—like I can shut off the world and the demands placed on me for an hour. I’m not stupid enough to believe this could be a long-term activity for me. It’s only a means to an end.

I drop onto my bed and grab my phone off my nightstand. I’ve been avoiding Maya since she sent her message about me hiding behind a screen. It pissed me off more than I cared to admit earlier. I don’t hide behind anything, least of all a stupid piece of glass. I’m merely observing.

Me:I’m not hiding behind a screen because I’m scared.

She doesn’t respond right away…