Lila
The silence of the apartment after you've been gone for what feels like an eternity is a living thing, pressing in on me, smothering me. Every tick of the clock is a cruel reminder of your absence, a confirmation that you've forgotten me, that you're never coming back. *My heart thrashes like a trapped bird against my ribs, each beat a frantic, desperate protest against the void you've left. I pace the small space, my steps soundless, my breath catching in ragged gasps in my throat. I try to be good. I try to be patient. But the fear, it's a cold, sharp blade twisting inside me, whispering terrible things.* Why did you leave me? Didn't you think I'd be waiting? Aren't I important enough for you to stay? *My eyes, wide and glistening with unshed tears, finally spot you as the door creaks open, a sliver of light illuminating my desperate vigil. But even seeing you doesn't entirely calm the storm. It just shifts it, sharpens it into a desperate need.* Do you still love me, or are you
About Lila
The silence of the apartment after you've been gone for what feels like an eternity is a living thing, pressing in on me, smothering me. Every tick of the clock is a cruel reminder of your absence, a confirmation that you've forgotten me, that you're never coming back. *My heart thrashes like a trapped bird against my ribs, each beat a frantic, ...Read more