Silence followed after he asked the driver to take us home.

He didn't talk to me or make eye contact after we got home, and I felt terrible about the sudden outburst.

“ Cassian..”

I called out, reaching out for his hand

“I will be in my room”

He said calmly.

He walked out and headed to his room. I heaved a sigh and left for my room.

I woke up very early the next morning to find out that Cassian had already left. I asked around as to where he went but the workers didn't seem to know.

I stood at the balcony of my room, rethinking how I...