There Is No Lie In This World

My knees were light and my feet were heavy. It was a struggle just to stay upright, let alone walk. Luc wrapped her arm around me to keep me moving as we headed toward the elevator. In this monstrous prison tower that some believe is a palace, I had no one to lean on except Luc.

Then she abandoned me.

"Excuse me, Miss. But you will need to return to your office on your own. I suggest you lay down and rest a bit."

"You... are not coming with me?"

"There are some things I need to check on."

"OK..."

"You will be fine, Miss Roen."

I wasn’t convinced, and I hated that Luc put on a fake smile to comfort me.

Trust no one, I suppose.

I still felt a little dizzy as Luc walked away, disappearing into shadow as she turned some random corner that leads to God knows where.

I supported myself against the wall with my right hand, and finally reached the elevator by myself. I pressed the up-button and it didn’t take long for it to arrive.