Tears at Midnight
Delilah snatched it away and stuck it between her lips, but no matter how many times she tried, she couldn't get it lit.
She had never smoked before. It was a habit she'd picked up recently. The pressure had become unbearable, and she had nowhere to release it.
Across from her, Marcel's breathing grew heavier and heavier. Then suddenly, he stood up and slapped cash onto the table before he grabbed his bag and left.
That was the last night they spent together.
It was also the last time Delilah ever saw Marcel. She remained seated in silence and finished her bowl of stew alone.
Only after the restaurant closed did she finally leave, wandering out like a ghost.
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