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Just like every other morning, Raphael stood up from the bed to leave. But this time Valerie caught his hand to stop him from leaving. He stopped but didn't turn around to face her. Her heart is aching. He refused to speak anything. Not even a single word. But he still holds her as if she is precious. His hot and cold attitude is confusing her and making her sad. She is scared to ask him about what happened and why he is being so withdrawn and sad. But a few days ago when she tried to ask him about the same, he turned to leave. She is worried that he might never come again if she broach that subject again. But she cannot bear to see him like this. She can see that something happened which he is not ready to share. He is fully clothed while she is naked. She is wrapping a blanket around her body. It's still early and the sun is yet to raise. It's still dark outside.

"I know that i am not important in your life. But Raphael, i cannot see you like this. I don't know what happened, but