Seventeen Minutes In The Rain

Kalix takes a moment to compose himself, though his face remains contorted with anger as he locks his intense gaze on Luke. He demands an explanation, his voice laced with frustration, "Resigned? What do you mean by that?" Luke watches the fury in Kalix Ashford's eyes, his anger simmering just below the surface.

As Kalix rises from his seat, he runs a hand through his hair in a gesture of exasperation. The true source of his anger remains a mystery to those around him, but the weight of it feels like a heavy burden, sinking his heart deep into the depths of an ocean.

"She cannot quit like this. You understand that, don't you?" Kalix spits out the words, his anger palpable. Luke, aware of the imminent scolding, stands silently in a corner, bracing himself for the storm about to descend upon him.

Kalix Ashford strides purposefully out of the club, stepping into the night air, and takes a deep breath. His hands rest firmly on his waist as he gazes up at the darkened sky. His jaw clench