My heart hurts

Under the heavy rain, Nina’s muffled sobs could be heard.

In the distance, a car could be seen coming in her direction. As it reached near her, the car suddenly screeched to a halt. The door swung open, and a figure emerged, holding an umbrella.

“Nina?” the person called out, approaching her in the dim light.

Startled, Nina raised her head and squinted through the rain to see the person.

To her disappointment, it wasn’t the familiar face she had hoped for, though her expression shifted with a sense of relief.

“Tyler.”

“How long have you been here for?” Tyler inquired, with concern in his voice.

“About two hours,” she replied. Then, as if a realization struck her, she turned the question back on him. “What are you doing here?”

“My office is nearby, remember?” Tyler responded bitterly.

It was only then that it dawned on Nina. This area was close to the corporate district, and Tyler’s office was just a few kilometers away. She had completely forgotten about it.

“I was working overtime t