“I know, but at this point, I have to try. I can't go on like this. Too many things are beyond my control and I… I feel lost.”
Cédric sighed and lifted her face to the starry sky. The moon was covered in part by clouds heavy with rain, but its light seemed to shine on him, giving him an angelic aura. He offered her his arm to go back to the party and, just as they were walking along the main alley, they heard the second gong. Before entering, Cédric seemed to change his mind and pulled her into a dark corner, next to a big old magnolia. He pushed her against the wall, blanketing her with his body.
Alice thought he would kiss her and, for that brief moment, her excitement replaced the guilt, but he thrust a hand into his pocket and pulled out a business card.
“This is my phone number and
