SERAFINA

“I—” I stopped midway, then started afresh.

“Just trust me Dorian. One day I’d figure this out. With, or without your help.”

I stood up, then walked out.

I didn’t leave to make a statement.

I left because if I didn’t, I was going to say something I couldn’t take back.

Because the space between us had turned radioactive. And I was tired of holding my breath just to stand in it.

I didn’t even look at him, not because I didn’t want to.

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