Dropped from Heaven
He took the hand I'd been using to ice his cheek and brought it gently to his lips, pressing a warm, quiet kiss upon it.
A while after that, the world was quiet and peaceful—no more fervent gazes, no more figures blocking the door, and no more expensive yet laughable gifts.
Later, I heard that Terrence became sick, gravely so.
Then, came the news that he had sold the shares of his company, fully stepping away from the board.
All of it passed through my ears like the wind, leaving behind not a single ripple in my heart.
Meanwhile, Steven and I settled into a life that was both calm and chaotic.