ArianaThe clanging of metals calls my attention away from the hole, too high for my legs to reach, where I usually watch the sun and moon swap positions. It’s also how I managed to count the days… until I learned to stop. Now, I just find ways to keep myself busy until that door unlocks.“Ariana,” I hear, as the sound of quiet feet draws nearer, her way of greeting and informing me that I’m not completely alone.Before I can stop myself, my lips are already making way for a smile. “Maria. How’s your day been?”I can already see her shoulders jump before she shrugs, the action yet to change in all these while. “It’s been the same.” Drawing back from placing the food on the makeshift table on the floor, she looks me over, concern walking into her face.“If you keep looking at me like that, I might think you’re planning on marrying me,” I teased, lying on my back to look at her.From where I’m lying, I can see the evident sign of weariness between her face. A few more lines have joined
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