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Thalia

I didn't know what time it was.

I just knew that it was dark enough that the stars were already shining in the sky.

I also don't know how long I've waited for Luciano at the station.

But I knew that I had waited long enough.

I entered the house quietly, coughing as I went in. I couldn't feel my hands and lips from how cold they were, but frankly, I didn't care.

Because it didn't compare to the numbness I was feeling in my heart.

I slowly walked inside, not even noticing grandpa Ferri's presence.

"Thalia, how was your date? You came back pretty late, so you must have had a great time."

I stopped in my tracks when I heard his voice. However, I didn't have the strength to look to the side and look at him. I just knew that I looked fucking pathetic at the moment.

He stood up from the couch to greet me but stopped when he saw that I was all alone.

"But where is Luciano?"

He glanced outside the window and frowned. "He's not out in the driveway too. You should call h