Benjamin's pov
As he arrived at her doorstep, his heart heavy with anticipation, only silence greeted him. The weight of her absence crushed him, filling him with a deep sense of remorse and longing.
"Erica, please open the door. I know I've hurt you deeply, beyond words, but I can't bear to be apart from you. You mean everything to me," he pleaded, his voice trembling with emotion, each word heavy with the weight of his regret.
Confidence faltered as he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder, hope momentarily igniting within him. Turning eagerly, his eyes searched for Erica, ready to embrace her and beg for forgiveness.
But as reality set in, his smile faded, replaced by a wave of despair. It wasn't Erica standing before him, but a stranger bearing news of her departure.
