Upon hearing Benny utter Evelyn’s name, Flossie was struck with disbelief.

She wished it was a misunderstanding, yet Benny’s whispers of Evelyn’s name persisted, resonating in her ear.

Her heart felt as though it was being cleaved in two.

Tears cascaded down her cheeks as she attempted to push Benny away, only for him to grasp her more firmly.

“Evelyn, don’t go.

” Benny, with his eyes sealed shut, planted a ki*s on Flossie’s forehead in an attempt to offer solace.

Flossie cried even harder, her confusion deepening as Benny seemed oblivious to her presence, fixating solely on Evelyn.

Flossie had rescued him, asking for nothing in return, holding onto the simple wish that he might notice her.

Even occasional conversations with him would have filled her with joy.

events would mark the beginning of a relationship

Benny remained unchanged.

was the one lost in a fantasy of a relationship with

as she lay motionless in Benny’s arms, the joy and excitement she had experienced mere moments ago dissipating into a

an eternity, Flossie noticed Benny’s breathing gradually become more even, his hold on her waist

disentangled his hand and rose to her

gathered the scattered clothing from the floor and exited

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the bathroom, Flossie stood beneath the cascade of the

by the steam, her

lay on the bed but

Benny calling out for Evelyn haunted her, a harsh reminder that he would never truly

impulse, Flossie rose from the bed,

had passed, Flossie

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