31. Workplace Violence. Abuse. And Brutality.

31. Workplace Violence. Abuse. And Brutality.

A day after the beating, and Gavin went back to work, walking by limping with his bruised leg and body. It was painful. And as though that was not enough, the weather itself was unbearable. The sun was high in the sky. The heat seemed to sip in through the wounds and into his bones.

As he walked, tears hung to his eyes on standby.

"I am not going to let him get away with this," he swore through the pain he was going through. "I promise I am going to make him pay for what he did."

But physical pain was not the only thing Gavin was facing. Although he tried to ignore it. His heart too was wrenching on the inside, seemingly almost about to collapse. He could not help but remember the argument he had with Meghan just a few days ago when she saw him lying flat in the living room of their house.

Her words, as sharp as a needle, and as cold as ice, still tore through him. The images and words kept on playing in his head, causing him more unt