Kaida
After Bastian left, our conversation lingered like a heavy cloud in my mind. The rain continued to pour outside, the sound blending with my thoughts. Bastian’s confession had stirred something in me, something deep and unsettling. Despite the truth he’d finally revealed, I still felt conflicted. Could I really trust him after everything?
I was deep in thought, staring out the window, when my phone buzzed on the table. I glanced at the screen and froze.
Kaelen.
I hadn’t expected him to call, especially after our argument earlier. A part of me hesitated to pick up, but I couldn’t just ignore him. With a deep breath, I swiped to answer.
“Kaelen?” I said, my voice softer than I had intended.
For a moment, there was silence on the other end, just the sound of his breath. I could fee
