Assassination

I wanted to say something, but my entire body felt so much pain that my lips struggled to form words. I could see tears in the corner of her eyes, and suddenly I felt that I wouldn't be able to explain anything. I tried to fill my lungs with air and could only force out one word, "Sorry."

 

And I slowly dragged my feet, trying to leave Nadia with a broken heart. Angelina and Gris remained silent witnessing the situation until I painfully reached the exit door.

 

"Wait Jaime, I just meant to...," Gris called out.

 

I didn't care anymore and left.

 

***

 

Gris stood up, ran to the door and opened it intending to stop or hold back Jaime. But by then, she couldn't see any shadow in front of her apartment anymore.

 

***

 

Inside the truck, I sat still feeling pain in my lower body, heat on my slapped cheek, and pain in my heart. I was the fool for wanting to kiss that crazy girl.