A Thing of the Past
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In that moment, the dying flame of love I had for him seemed to surge back to life, flaring one last time. And with the indignation and grievances that came with the memories, it let out a heart-wrenching wail.
I stood on tiptoe, just like I used to, trying to meet the eyes of the six-foot-tall Rodney.
His eyes looked like shattered glass. They seemed so sorrowful—as sorrowful as mine used to be.
I folded the tissue and placed it gently in his hand.
"Rodney, let's call it a day. I can't hold on anymore."
He reached out, wanting me to stay, but I pulled myself free and got into the Uber.
Winter in Alluel was very cold, so the car's heater was turned up high. Using my hand, I drew small dots