Chapter 19

• As my confession lingered in the air, a palpable tension enveloped the room. His enigmatic gaze held the promise of answers, yet the silence that followed amplified the vulnerability etched into my words. I stood there, suspended in anticipation, yearning for the revelation of his feelings.
• Just when the weight of the moment became almost unbearable, the shrill ring of his phone shattered the stillness. I watched as he glanced at the screen, his attention diverted by the sudden interruption. Eagerly awaiting his response, I braced myself for the words that could shape the trajectory of our connection.
• However, without a word, he swiftly left, engrossed in the conversation on his phone, leaving me standing alone in the wake of my vulnerability. The unanswered question lingered in the air, and I found myself grappling with the uncertainty of his feelings, the unspoken truths echoing louder than ever in the emptiness of the room.