Fleeting Love
All afternoon, I curled up in my bedroom, yet the laughter from the living room rang far too clearly.
When I looked in on them, I saw Ellis smiling as Russell fed her grapes.
“You’ve injured your arm… I’m here to take care of you and ease your burdens.”
“I need you to ease more than just that. Tonight, help me shower. That would truly ease my burdens.”
I turned away, refusing to listen, holding back the tears in my eyes.
I gathered several documents, planning to return to the company, but just as I reached the stairs, Ellis called out to me.