Relanie returned to Voice in a cab. She had not brought her car to Adrian's house earlier.
The cab stopped at the entrance of the building, and she stepped out quietly. The area was calm and empty for it was already late.
But instead of going straight to the third floor where her room was, she stopped. After a moment, she turned and walked toward the pool at the side of the building.
Relanie walked to the edge and placed her bag on the platform. She bent down and removed her shoes. Then she sat down on the edge of the pool, feeling the smooth concrete under her palms.
Slowly, she lowered her legs into the water and the cold water wrapped around her feet. But the coldness she felt in the water could not compare to the coldness inside her heart.
She leaned forward slightly and a small drop fell from her face into the water. Ripples spread across the surface.
An uncontrollable sob escaped her throat.
