Jessica's sadness grew more profound as Lijuan remained quiet, sitting there with absolutely nothing to say. The tears dominated her vision, she couldn't explain the agony that sat hefty in her heart.
"I'm sorry" Her friend's confession came unaware. She always thought Jessica just respected her, yet she neglected to see how deep her emotions had gone.
"I should be the one apologizing. I wasted your time"
"No, Jessica"
The lady shook her head "It's fine." Her tears streamed down her cheeks and fell to the rug like raindrops as she got up. Her heartbeat slowed as she realized, after so long, Lijuan was never hers in the first place, and she'd moved on like everyone else.
