(miniflash story with a cliffhanger)

She sat for a moment, but then broke down and paced the room.

Checked the screen of her phone every moment…

Оpened the curtains and looked out at the street…

Someone walked up the stairs. She froze…

Nobody…

“He must return today … for his daughter… for me. But does he need me?”

The city squints wearily…

The front door swung open. She squeezed the kitchen knife. “Will he find words to explain?”

“Hello, love”