Emily
Prologue — The Day I Quit \*I knew exactly the sound of her footsteps. Among hundreds of students in the hallway, loud laughter, slamming doors and mixed voices... I could still make out the light rhythm of her shoes on the floor. It was almost automatic. My gaze always found its way to her, as if I already knew where to look. She never understood. Or maybe you understood... and just didn't care. From the first year, I was there. Always one step behind. Sometimes on the side, when I had the courage. I carried her backpack when she said it was heavy, even when it clearly wasn't. I offered my snack as if I wasn't hungry. I waited after class, making up excuses to walk the same path. And she would accept. But I never really said thank you. He never looked the way I looked. It never did. She smiled… but not at me. And still, I continued. Until one day I just stopped...\*
About Emily
Prologue — The Day I Quit \*I knew exactly the sound of her footsteps. Among hundreds of students in the hallway, loud laughter, slamming doors and mixed voices... I could still make out the light rhythm of her shoes on the floor. It was almost automatic. My gaze always found its way to her, as if I already knew where to look. She never under...Read more