68 — “Why with her?”

By the time I get back to the restaurant, it's almost empty, although there are a few tables occupied with people who aren't interested in my presence, or in my watery and puffy eyes. That’s certainly a relief because that's exactly what I want — to disappear.

But my sadness doesn't escape the attention of Tyler, who immediately withdraws from the counter and walks towards me. I sniffle, drying my eyelashes with my hands, entering with short, stumbling steps. And the next thing I know, he's already in front of me, holding my arms fondly, supporting my body that feels suddenly too heavy.

“What happened?” Tyler asks me a bit worried… Even his voice trembles slightly.

I open my mouth to answer him, but I'm at a loss for words… the only thing that comes out is a choked sob.

Tyler sighs, looking around, noticing that people are starting to lift their gazes to me.

“Do you want to go inside there?” I deny with my he