Chapter 47: HE NEEDS RIVER
Arthur felt these uncomfortable feelings. Annoyance and worry. He couldn’t remember when the last time he was worried about River was since she was a very independent and capable person, even when she was only a young girl.
The word ’worry’ only related to Aubrey, since she was the delicate one between his two daughters, but it had never been in the same sentence with River.
Therefore, it was so strange for him to feel this way. He was worried about River, and it was hard for him to admit it since he was not used to it.
He stared at the picture. She was only five years old there, looking so happy when she played at the beach; sand was on her face and legs as she was wearing short pants and a yellow shirt. She grinned at the camera, and he remembered when he took this picture.
It felt like a lifetime ago.
"Where are you, River?" Arthur said tiredly.
He had been back and forth with his emotions. A moment ago he was angry, and then he would be sad, but then annoyed, and now he was worried...
"Come back, and I will not be angry with you." He caressed the picture. "I promise I will make it right for you. If you want him, I will make him be with you as long as you come back."
Arthur didn’t know what he was saying; he might as well get drunk, but at this point he would promise River heaven and hell for her to show up or give a little bit of information that could lead him to her.