Chapter 5: Resolution
The morning after our encounter, I woke up feeling both satisfied and guilty. Jonas had left earlier today, his departure marked by awkward silence rather than words. He didn't say much as he walked toward the door, his eyes darting nervously around the room before settling on me.
"Thanks for last night," he murmured, his voice barely audible.
"No problem," I replied, forcing a smile onto my face. "I hope it helped."
"Yes," he mumbled, avoiding eye contact.
"It did. Thank you, Um..."
"Susan," I supplied, smiling wryly. "You can call me Susan."
"Thank you, Susan," he repeated, his voice softer. "For everything."
The atmosphere grew tense, the air thick with unspoken words. I watched him reach for the doorknob, hesitating only briefly before disappearing into the hallway. I was left alone, feeling a strange mix of satisfaction and regret.
I hadn't meant to hurt Johannes - after all, he was my boyfriend.