Jaxon
I paused at the top of the stairs when I realized the light was on in Sara's old bedroom. I could hear faint music as well. My heart sank. Had I done something else? Had she changed her mind about working through things? I was filled with an anxious sadness.
I hesitantly walked towards the room and knocked on the door. The music paused. I waited outside feeling like hours had passed before Sara finally opened the door.
“You're home," she whispered. It was clear she had been crying and I ached to hold her.
“Yes, can I ask, why are you in here? Did you change your mind?" I shoved my hands in my pockets to keep from reaching out to her. The last thing I wanted was to upset her further.
Sara wrapped her own arms around herself and shrugged.
“I just wanted to give you space… I
