Page 28 of Forever and Always #1

DARKE

I ’m stranded at my front door, a fortress of loneliness. My phone, once a lifeline, is now a cruel mockery. Repeated calls and texts go unanswered by Bobby, each attempt a fresh wave of despair. I know he’s angry, and rightfully so, but the truth is buried beneath his mistrust.

That text was a beacon of hope, a message from my mom finally accepting our relationship. The joy of that breakthrough was meant to be shared with Bobby, a celebration of our love. The misunderstanding is a monstrous shadow, consuming everything.

With each passing moment, fear gnaws at me. What if he won’t believe me? What if our love story ends here, a victim of this cruel twist of fate?