May I Wipe Your Tears?

Liliana didn't know how long she had been crying while being embraced by Lucas.

By the time her cries subsided, the moon had replaced the setting sun. The sky had darkened completely.

Awkwardly pulling herself away from him, Liliana kept her head low. Not only she realized that her face might be a blotchy mess but, she also felt bad and ashamed for showing such a pathetic side to Lucas.

Lucas slowly brought his arms from Liliana's back to her shoulders. Trying to peer into her tear-stricken face, he asked, "Do you feel better now?"

His question echoed gently to Liliana. She nodded her head a few times, her movement small before she took a step back from him.

Mustering up her courage, Liliana finally tilted up her chin, trying to give Lucas a smile, "I'm sorry... for suddenly... acting like that."

Liliana kind of wanted to know what was transpiring in Lucas' mind when he gently embraced the crying her. But, she didn't have the gut to do so.