Raven
When Richard left, a wave of emptiness engulfed the house. I had grown accustomed to solitude, but this time it felt different. It was as if a subtle shift had occurred within me, though I couldn't quite pinpoint it. Despite the uncertainty, I welcomed the challenge and the new experiences it promised.
It was daunting to acknowledge that someone like Richard, with his privileged background, could never settle down with someone like me. Our differing social classes loomed over any potential future together. So, instead of dwelling on what couldn't be, I resolved to make the most of the next eighteen months, uncertain if our arrangement would endure that long. And then, there was Caitlyn, whose presence lingered in the back of my mind, a potential obstacle to my fleeting happiness. B
