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Interlude: Lucy – Part 05

Then, a single drop hit her cheek. Followed by another.

As rain began to fall, Lucy found herself unable to take another step forward.

“…”

She didn’t know how long she’d been standing there. She remained frozen, drenched from head to toe. But she couldn’t move. She didn’t even think to seek shelter under the eaves of the house before her. She simply let the rain soak her. Her hair, clothes, and makeup were already ruined.

The cold raindrops pelting her skin brought her back to reality.

“What am I even doing?” Her murmur vanished into the sound of the rain.

She felt utterly demoralized. How long would she keep doing this? How much longer did she have to keep trying?

The truth was, she felt like giving up nearly every night. Each rejection cut at her heart, and every time he looked truly exasperated by her constant visits,