They weren’t by the door or out on the balcony. They were tied shut and sitting right there in the kitchen.
As I stepped closer, I noticed flies hovering around them. Then I spotted a line of ants coming out from under the cabinet and crawling straight up the side of one bag.
I stared at the mess in disbelief.
Five days. He had been here for five days.
I turned toward the sink and found it overflowing with plates, takeout containers, and about nine mugs.
There were even used tea bags in the drain.
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When I opened the fridge, it was empty. That part didn’t bother me. He could eat whatever he wanted while he was staying with us.
But the coffee machine wouldn’t turn on.
Still won’t.
Before leaving, he had sent this message: “Heading out, left the keys with your neighbor.”
Dan stood in the middle of the kitchen with his phone already out.
