Tension

"Sou…"

I heard a worried voice call me out. I turned to the voice.

"Ah, Aunt Celina… I am sorry for the trouble I caused."

"No… umm, are you okay?"

Her voice was tender and gently like she was talking to her own kid. 

"Yes… I think."

In truth, I was not okay at all. My heart was in flames and my thoughts were not in their right place at the moment. With each step, I felt my heart grow heavier and my mind lacking vividness.

I was thinking about killing someone I cared for.

"... Please don't let today's event get to you."

"Yes, I will keep that in mind."

Though I was not sure if I would be able to, I didn't voice those words. It would only account for increasing my troubles.

"... then I will take my leave."

"Yes…"

It was a short exchange of words, but still, I felt bitter as I lied through my teeth. 

I walked off, my head hanging downwards.

"Sou."