ALMA

Carl didn't respond, and more tears trickled down his cheeks as he stared into my eyes. His eyes were red, and swollen, evidence that he had been crying for a longer time than right now. My eyes prickled at the sight of him crying, and tears began to roll down my cheeks as well.

Why was he crying? And why was I crying too. I didn't know why but my heart felt heavy in my chest, and it ached terribly.

His silence stung me all over like a thousand bees. Why was he answering? What had ...