Chapter 20

Ric rose early in the morning as he had a culture of rising early no matter how late he slept. Ric was surprised to find the space beside him empty and the sheets on that side was still neatly laid out.

Ric dropped on his knees and said a prayer before studying the Rhapsody of Realities devotional he had found in the Chairman suit and carried with him.

If he was going to pull through a lot of things then he needed to somewhat believe in something.

He put on some running sneakers he had before he went to jail and a small sport short and jersey top before leaving the house for a run.

When Ric returned, Damon who was asleep on the couch in the living room when Ric had left was fully awake and busy in the backyard tending to his garden.

"If I had a body as nice as yours, I'll never wear running shoes in my life." Damon teased a perspiration soaked Ric.

"That's why you don't have the build that I have." Ric replied Damon before retrieving a glass and some fresh juice from the fridge to ref