Chapter 42

“Go,” he said to Dulce. “I’ll correct this mistake.” I watched helplessly as she gave me one last look and ran away, taking my heart with her. I didn’t know how many days passed after that. A day. A week. I didn’t care. I didn’t go to school either. I simply stayed in my room and refused to function. The doorbell rang. Again. It has been like that since the day I saw Dulce. I didn’t go out to open the gate though. Rotting inside this room while contemplating on everything...