Feeling dejected, Rigel closed his hands into tight fists. He turned and walked out of the room, closing the door gently behind him.
As soon as the door closed, Lerna collapsed on the bed. Only a second later, she was blinking heavily as a lump formed at the back of her throat. She was fighting not to cry. She placed her forearm on her eyes and then started to cry, not at all able to understand her emotions. She wanted to maintain distance from him, yet when he left, she cried. She asked him to leave politely, yet why was it that it felt like she committed a sin.
After a day of contemplation, she was sure that if she set boundaries, her heart would be less confused. However, when she thought back, she only felt more unsettled. She should be feeling less sad. Then why the hell everything hurt so much.
