Chapter 41

I told myself I could do it. I could still be that cheerful young girl named Luna without him.

The torrential rain had caused a brief flood to rise above curb-level. I couldn't see the road or what was beneath my feet save for dark, muddy water.

It was a perfect metaphor for my current state after deciding to let go of Felix and stay away from him. I still hadn't found a way nor knew what my next step should be.

I carefully felt my way into the water, tears falling down my eyes and blurring my vision.

I was aggrieved and angry. Why was I always the one left behind? What did I do wrong? I liked Felix so much and treated him like my everything. Why did he have to treat me this way in return?

Was shame the only result of liking someone?

I couldn't hold back the tears as they fell.

I told myself not to cry. I had walked this street countless times that I could go back home with or without Felix.

But I couldn't control my aching heart. Tears continued falling as I saw Felix and Lila