The rain outside stopped with the rain inside my heart. I was almost happy that the sun didn’t shine today and, on my way, home the world looked as gloomy as I felt. The sun irritated my eyes. It also made me hopeful and right now I didn’t want hope in my life. If I continued hoping, it would only hurt more in the end.
Adan said I broke his heart. Fine. It was his turn to suffer the way I did. Not that it would stop me from jumping in his hands the moment I saw him, but damn him if I would allow the thoughts of him to muddle my brain again.
Mark’s expression when I finally got back to the motel said more than enough about my state of mind. He said I looked pathetic, but the harsh comment couldn’t quite hide the concern in his voice.
“Are you trying to kill yourself with a cold?” He
