The Beginning of the Revelation
Jane breathed deeply and finally focused her gaze on Tom. “Our journey was not typical. “To understand where we’re at now, you must know where we started.” Tom’s gaze was directed far away.
“Our first meeting wasn’t at a café or with friends. On a cold night, on a park bench under the city lights, it was a cold, solitary evening. “The Tom you see today wasn’t always this way.”
The Golden Days of Tom’s Life
Tom’s voice became more animated. “There was a day when my life looked different. I had started a successful technology firm from the ground up. I was praised, interviewed and admired.
The city knew me by name. “Parties, events, accolades – life was a fantasy.” Jane laughed and added, “In college we all knew Tom, the genius businessman. “Our meeting felt like an accident of fate.”