The story starts with a greeting and ends with a farewell. No matter how long they spend together, the story always ends with a farewell.
Hiccups escaped my lips. I didn't know my heart could hurt so much.
My eyes clouded with tears, making the words on the page blurry. Even if I wipe away tears, new ones will always reappear. My face is sticky and stiff. I lift my head to calm myself. From the corner of my eye, I see movement in the bushes. I don't move or make a sound. I already know who it is.
"You can come on out," I said
Alastair walks out with a guilty face.
I blinked away the tears from my eyes and laughed at him.
"Did my tears bring you to your knees? Am I that attractive when I cry?" I asked
"I didn't want to interrupt. I also wanted to know if you were alright." He answered
