A night with tension

The word "temporary" makes Damien undeniably upset. However, he chooses to keep his mouth and mind shut. It’s just a matter of time for them to know whether it’s temporary or… there is no turning back.

Damien remains silent, and so does Carol. But the tension between them is still there, taking its place comfortably.

Time passes; unlike other days, today, the TV is only busy playing. There is no funny conversation, no serious or silly conversation either. Damien is eating his side of chicken, and Carol is having some chips. Their eyes are fixed. But each of their hearts knows how fast they are beating.

Time passes, and an hour has finished, but nobody talks anymore. Somehow, the silence today is irritating and deafening.

Damien finally moves a bit, lessening the distance. Since Carol needs to focus on the subtitles, she doesn’t notice what Damien has been doing.

As she prepares to grab the glass of juice and bends over, she flinches, almost jumping in her spot when Damien wraps his ar