Leaving in Full Bloom
He continued saying, "Don't rush to reject me. I'll give you time to accept it. Until then, I won't interfere in your life."
I shook my head. "But I'm leaving this city soon, and I don't know where I'll end up next or when I'll leave again."
He smiled. "Trust me, we'll meet again in the next city."
I thought he was just talking big. "Alright, then see you in the next city."
I walked past him and left.
The same night, photos of me appearing in the city were posted online, and Claude must have seen them.
He posted a message on his account. "Wait for me."