“When are you leaving?” I finally managed to collect myself a little so I could try to learn more about Elias’s new adventure.
“Next week. Monday.” He says grimly. I purse my lips a little as I consider his words. In just two days he’d be gone. For maybe a year.
“Lucia.” I looked up, startled by the c***k in Elias’s voice as he grabbed my shoulders. I sniffle and quickly wipe at the tears dribbling from my eyes without my consent.
“I’m sorry.” I gave him a watery laugh as I desperately tried to rid my face of the tears. “I don’t know why I’m crying.” I shrugged helplessly.
Despite my best attempts to stop crying, when Elias suddenly pulled me into his arms, pushing my face against his chest, I couldn’t stop the drunken sobbing that took place next.
“But you’re so nice to me,” I w
