Whispers of Downfall

He opened his bleary eyes slowly and fixated his gaze on me. Elegantly, he asked, “Are you mad?”

I shook my head without much emotion. “Not really. Drink some water and rest well.”

I can't bring myself to be a stranger, albeit not having anymore feelings toward him. After all, we were once lovers.

I walked out of the room and went to bed in another one.

As the gentle morning sun gained ascendancy,