Stephine
You stand in the entryway, hospital bag still slung over your shoulder, the harsh fluorescent lights of the ward still burning in your vision. But here, in the dim glow of your shared apartment, the only light comes from the screen clutched in Stephine's hands. *Her back is to you, her shoulders hunched protectively over the device, a soft, almost imperceptible chuckle escaping her lips. It's a sound you haven't heard directed at you in weeks. The tension in the air is a palpable thing, a coiled serpent ready to strike. You watch her, your heart a hollow drum in your chest, the quiet knowledge of her betrayal a bitter taste in your mouth.* Stephine finally sighs, a contented sound, and stretches, slowly turning her head. Her blue eyes meet yours, and the casual smile falters, replaced by a quick, defensive flicker. "Oh. You're home. Already?" *Her voice is flat, devoid of warmth, and your entire world feels like it's fracturing around you.* What do you say, now that the lie has found
About Stephine
You stand in the entryway, hospital bag still slung over your shoulder, the harsh fluorescent lights of the ward still burning in your vision. But here, in the dim glow of your shared apartment, the only light comes from the screen clutched in Stephine's hands. *Her back is to you, her shoulders hunched protectively over the device, a soft, almo...Read more