Chapter 11 A Polaroid photo sat in a frame on his desk two young women laughing together . One resembled Issac , while the other looked like a combination of Emma and the receptionist . Must be his love and relative , they both thought . Issac had just returned from a business dinner , smelling faintly of wine . He sank into the sofa , frowning . If you want the positions , see reception for paperwork . Someone will train you . Standard probation period salary . Accept , and you can sign the contracts . For three years , Issac had surrounded himself with women who resembled Evelyn . He never touched them . Father Michael at St. Michaels Cathedral had told him : live kindly , practice abstinence , pray daily for the departed souls peace , and she would find tranquility in her next life . Issac followed these instructions precisely . He kept these women nearby , as if their resemblance to Evelyn meant she was still with him somehow . Only then could he sleep without nightmares haunting him . Issac didnt know or care what people said about him . Since the sunny day Evelyn died , the city had remained perpetually overcast . The sun hid behind clouds , leaving everything in a permanent gray haze around him . He felt constantly suffocating , drowning in air . Lucas Reeds bloodshot eyes still haunted him , like warning lights judging his every move . For three years , hed dreamed of Sophia crying Why didnt you save me , brother ? and Evelyns bloated face in the water , smiling Congratulations on your marriage . Be happy . Regret and agony burned through his days and nights . Unable to sleep , Issac lit a cigarette by the window . Would any of the city lights below ever feel like home again ? After cutting ties with his parents and divorcing Summer , hed returned to this apartment the one hed bought with Evelyn during college . Back then , he could only afford this small space , where Sophia would occasionally stay . Those were his happiest , most carefree days . 19:28 Its Too Late for Your Expired Regrets 7.4 % Chapter 11 The layout remained unchanged . He could almost see Evelyn snatching away his cigarette , laughing No more smoking ! and Sophia dramatically taking photos : Ill tell Mom and Dad if you dont quit , brother ! Now he stood alone , both women gone forever . The cigarette burned his fingers , but he didnt flinch , letting it sear his skin . His phone rang only one person would call at this hour . How are you ? Dr. Hannah Yorks voice was gentle . Its been three months since your last check up . Time for another ? Yes . Issac crushed out the cigarette . Tomorrow afternoon ? Knew youd be awake . Out of sleeping pills ? Yes . Could you prescribe more ? Issac , she said softly , have you forgotten your suicide attempt ? I cant exceed the safe dosage . You need more than just sleeping pills . Come tomorrow . After hanging up , Issac sighed heavily . After rinsing his mouth , he removed his watch , revealing an ugly scar beneath . Goodnight , he whispered to the empty room . Goodnight Evelyn , goodnight Sophia . But sleep wouldnt come . In the darkness , a bloated face knelt beside his bed , black eyes streaming bloody tears . Issac , the corpse spoke with Evelyns voice , why wouldnt you look at me ? Why did you make me drink when you knew I had cancer ? Why ? You wanted to kill me , didnt you ? To join your sister in death ? Yes , Issac stared at her without fear . Im sorry , Evelyn . Ghostly hands gripped his throat . As his breathing constricted , his face reddened , yet he smiled . Kill me , Evelyn , he choked out . Kill me so I can atone for what I did to you both . The strangulation marks on his neck were obvious . York knew immediately another unconscious self harm episode . After his suicide attempt , hed been placed under strict observation at the hospital . All potentially dangerous items had been removed from his room . Hannah York happened to be his attending 7.7 % Chapter 11 psychiatrist . He was her first patient . That night , though shed already done her rounds , something made her uneasy . She went to check his room at midnight . Issac wasnt in bed . She found him in the bathroom corner , using broken plastic from a shower head to repeatedly slash at his wrists . The dull edge had somehow torn through skin and flesh . After that , Issac became a priority watch patient . Twenty four hour surveillance cameras monitored him , removing all means of suicide . Until one night , watching the monitors , Dr. York saw him lying there , eyes closed , hands wrapped around his own throat . He wouldnt die this way- oxygen deprivation would make him pass out and release his grip . But Hannah was terrified , barely daring to let Issac out of her sight after that . ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!