Tears Amidst Silence
In her ideal, this day would be filled with pleasure and happiness as she celebrated her love for Derek. Rather, she was humiliated in front of everyone who mattered to her. A silent cry of the hurt and betrayal she experienced, the tears trickled down her cheeks. Every tear represented a fragment of her dashed hopes. Despite the intense want to cry aloud, she refrained from doing so, her dignity barely intact.
Tears Amidst Silence
The Smiling Stranger
Emily was looking around for a familiar face or a gesture of sympathy when her eyes fell on an unknown guy who, in contrast to the other frightened visitors, was grinning widely, as though he thought the situation was funny. She felt even more exposed and alone after seeing this, which was like a kick to the belly. Seeing someone enjoying her humiliation was strange and painful. This dude was who?
The Smiling Stranger
