107: River

WINTER:

Cali let go of my hand and returned his gaze to the river.

Across the sky, lightning flashed, signaling the incoming storm. At this time of the day, more people would visit the river to have their picnics laying their blanket on the ground and have their date, but it seemed that the incoming rain had stopped them from doing so. However, some were brave enough to go with the flow, making the rain their alley.

"I would be heartbroken of course, Pumpkin. I cannot afford to lose you for the second time, especially if it will be my fault again."

"Why would it be your fault?"

"It would be my fault because if I failed in winning you back, it meant I did not do my best in having you back. It meant I did not exert all my efforts in winning you back. I was complacent. That would be the biggest mistake that I would make in my entire life."

I bit the inside of my cheeks.

"I saw your efforts, Cali. There were changes in your behavior which I was grateful for." But still...another part o