A MADMAN'S OBSESSION
Rafael had started pulling at the handle again, then kicking the door, then pounding with both fists like a man losing his mind.
People were beginning to stare.
But inside the car, everything felt strangely distant, muted, and sealed away.
And then, the engine hummed to life.
Rafael froze.
His eyes widened.
“No… no, no, no—Marceline!” His voice broke as the realization hit him. “Don’t! Don’t fucking leave me! Don’t you dare!”
He slammed his fists against the window again, harder now, frantic.
“Fuuuck! Marceline! Please! Marceline!”