047. Who Your Boyfriend Dislikes

"Aletris…"

I am not sure how long has passed when I hear Oliver's voice again. I have forgotten how long I remain in this position, that I cannot feel my limbs because of the numbness.

I can only feel the sting around my puffy eyes. They feel even more pain after the tears run dry… I must be so hideous right now, with my eyes all reddened and swollen… I have not been crying for long though.

"Aletris, it's me…"

With my back still leaning against the door, I feel a few soft knocks from outside. It is Oliver who is standing across the door, I can hear his voice so clearly through the slits.

And again he knocks the door with his knuckles. In his gentlest voice he begs, "Would you let me in, please? I know you dislike quarrels… Just… let me talk to you."