Once won't hurt
“Hey, wait! Excuse me, miss, please wait!”
I knew someone was trying to get my attention, but I was too broken to stop. Maybe it was one of those café customers pretending to offer sympathy. I quickened my pace, walking as fast as I could.
“Miss, you haven’t paid!” It was the waitress.
I stopped and turned to her with glassy eyes, holding back my tears with whatever pride I could muster, as I rummaged through my bag for some notes. I paid her and continued walking, taking long strides. The tears came rushing down, my hair shielding my face as I cried quietly. I kept walking aimlessly—my mind completely blank.
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