They Spent My Money Overnight And Came Back Like Nothing Happened

it from costing me. I told him I wished him well and meant it in the limited, accurate way that means I do not wish you harm and also do not require anything from you.

He did not call again.

I did not expect him to, and I did not need him to.

A year after the night the emergency lights stained those white walls, I stood on the balcony of my apartment continue reading …