055

Lorenzo

I woke up to a harsh silence. Checking the wall, the clock read 1:00 PM. I had fallen asleep around 9:00 AM, and now four hours had passed. I got up from the couch, my movements quiet, and made my way to Eva's bedroom. I knocked on the door, and her soft voice told me to come in.

Sighing softly, I entered the room, my eyes adjusting to the dim light. Eva sat on the bed, looking at me with a quiet expression. I approached her, my movements slow and deliberate. I sat down beside her, taking her hand in mine. I rubbed her hand tenderly, my fingers tracing gentle patterns on her skin.

"Are you alright?" I asked, my voice low and even.

I waited for her response, my gaze fixed on hers, my expression neutral. Was I probably getting soft? Well, I had no choice. I just felt sorry for her and for what I did.

Eva nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm getting better."

I sighed deeply, my eyes locked on hers. "I didn't mean it that way, Eva. I had no choice." I paused, collecting