My vision gradually dimmed. It took me some time to realize that I was crying.
No matter how you scratch it, you can't get it. It was painful to pursue it forever. It was frustrating and full of irresistible feelings.
Something hot slowly and relentlessly passes through my cheeks.
I can't be his mistake. You can never be seen as a woman.
... it can't be Duke's one-time mistake.
Duke knew my feelings early on, and I confessed to him.
"I smashed it brilliantly..." Don't you know how cruel it is to love a maiden to want to remain a friend? Duke.
I just wanted you to see me as a woman.
He pushes his voice to death and keeps crying.
I can't stop feeling overflowing once anymore. In this warehouse, I can be just a girl. Today is the only day when I'm broke.
I'll return to my usual school tomorrow... I smile at Duke as brightly as I usually do.
”I really... just... I just... loved Duke.”
I let out tears as I sobbed.
I've never shown my feelings so clearly. For the first time, I feel like I've broken my heart.
From the beginning, there was no gap between the two of them. But I'm falling in love with it...
I also wanted to stop thinking about men who don't like me at all. I wanted to like someone who liked me.
But it doesn't work that well, does it?
Reason can't change emotions.
I wanted to spit out all these thoughts to someone. It is painful to continue to hold on to this feeling.
"Lizzie?"
I heard my mother's voice from a distance.
Shit! Mom's coming over here!?
I wipe my tears in haste. I can't hide the redness of my eyes, but if I told you that there was dust in it, I should be able to do something about it... "
The door of the warehouse opened before I said, "Yes."
Mother opens her eyes slightly as she looks at me. I smiled misleadingly.
Liz, are you okay?
My mother looks at me worriedly with her eyebrows in an octagonal shape.
“It's okay. What's wrong?”
"... yes? Well, that's fine."... I'm thinking of going to the fruit shop with Max. Can I ask for an answering machine? "
"Of course, go ahead." Be careful. "
Even though she should have responded with me as usual, her mother is somewhat confused.
"...... Did you want to go with Liz? If you're tired and you're back, I thought you might want to relax at home."
"Ahh, I'm making my mother care..."
“No, I'm fine. Don't be shy."
Really?
I get a little annoyed with my mother's persistence. I want you to be alone now.
Yeah, have fun!
"...... Liz is also an important family member." Always with us. "
"I know!!"
Unconsciously, he was shouting out loud. I can see that the air changes in an instant.
For the first time in my life, I started to speak out against my family. I am surprised that I have said this myself.
... what should I do? Don't tell my mother.
I slowly stare at my mother, holding my mouth with my right hand.
Mother's surprised expression enters her sight. After that, her expression was covered with a sadness.