Ignite me (A collection of Short Stories)
Only then do I realize how much of a scene I am about to cause.
“You’re better off without him,” he says gently, pulling me into a hug.
“It’s okay. I’m fine,” I sniff, even though the lie burns my throat.
“No, you’re not.” He holds me tighter.
I am a second away from breaking down completely when my phone buzzes in my trembling hand. I wipe my wet eyes and look at the screen.
Marsai, Agent: If you don’t arrive at the estate within thirty minutes, you lose your slot.