Chapter 23

LINDEN

Goddamnit!

I had no idea it was goodbye. After blowing my mind and sending me to faraway heaven, she fucking left. She didn’t even have the guts to tell me face to face. She waited until I fell asleep before she left. Who would do something like that?

When she came with me, I thought she would at least try hard to fight for what she felt about me. I guessed I was wrong, it didn’t matter to her, and I didn’t know her that well.

In absolute despair, I read the message, again and again, to make sure she didn’t miss a word or I read it wrong.

Gabriel,

I’m so sorry, but this is the last time we see each other. I hope you will find someone strong enough to fight for you. You deserve better than me.

Estelle

“Fuck you.” I crumpled the piece of paper and tossed it into the bin. “I don’t want anyone else.”

I went back to my bed, where we made love, and I could still smell sex. My chest felt a sudden emptiness. Even the bedroom someh