I ARRIVED AT MY BEACH HOUSE EXPECTING PEACE-YILUX

needs to stand there and decide where he stands.”

Another silence.

Then, quietly, “I understand.”

We ended the call.

I didn’t start the car.

Didn’t move.

I just sat there… waiting.

Time stretched strangely in moments like that.

Too slow.

Too loud.

Every passing minute felt like it carried weight.

I watched as more cars pulled up to the house.

More laughter.

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