Akira
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Touching Romero’s arm to get his attention, I excuse myself, “I have to go to restroom. I’ll be right back.”
He nods before helping me out of the chair.
I make my way toward the washroom and quickly do my business.
As I exit the room to return back, I hear a soft cry coming from the balcony.
I tell myself to leave but as always my curiosity wins.
Oh heck.
This curiosity is going to get this cat killed one day.
Not wanting to alert the person, I slowly move to the sound.
Looking around I find a woman looking up to the sky and tears coming out of her eyes.
Now I feel guilty.
I shouldn’t be here.
This might be her private space and I came inside uninvited, violating her privacy.
I start to retreat.
“You don’t have to leave. I’m done crying.” Her smooth voice
