Bitter Yearning

Vance

The sting of rejection pulses through me, acute and raw, as I distance myself from Stella’s place.

My footsteps echo through the quiet city streets, the usual hustle and bustle of the nightlife seemingly dimmed tonight. Each step aligns with the rapid beat of my heart.

I can’t shake the feel of her, the nearness of our last moment.

Stella looked beautiful. She clearly put a lot of effort in