No More You
Simon opened his mouth but never got the chance to answer.
A soft, broken whisper slipped from Shantal’s lips.
Barely audible, but sharp enough to cut the room in two.
“I still love him…”
Marilyn’s eyes widened.
Ullysis froze, jaw tight, unreadable.
In that heavy silence, one truth settled over the room,
The mess wasn’t over. It was just beginning.
After the doctor left, Ullysis stayed seated, his face as dark as ever.
Shantal was quiet now, slumped in his arms, her cheek pressed against his chest. Her lips moved faintly, whispering something, but no sound escaped.