Chapter 11

"Adult life can be full of surprises. Some surprises are as noticeable as the first utility bill waiting for you in the mailbox, just waiting to be paid on time. You hold it between your fingers and think: wow, where did I consume so much energy? However, some surprises might not be so perceptible. Let's say a couple, who have been dating for over a year and are facing some issues with communication and distance, still firmly believe they will be together forever. Could it be true? Yes, but things don't always go down such a beautiful path.

Sitting on one of the concrete benches at the university, Kimi stared at her phone screen. It was Jerry calling. Again. Kimi had just finished a painful call that lasted a little over ten minutes. Her cheeks still bore the marks of her recent tears, but she refused to let anyone see her with a wet face. She always wiped them away, and that's why her face was red.

Her finger slid across the phone screen, declining t