☀sunsets☀ (njh short story)(complete)

ii.

It was around six in the evening and the sky was a mix of orange and black.
I was usually alone you here at this time of the day.
Not today
Someone decided to join me.
I could recognize her face. I think she lives two floors or so below me. I could recognize her face even with those bloodshot eyes and a face streaked with tears.
She looked as if she was taken aback and embarrassed.
And broken.
I think she wasn't expecting anybody up here. I knew I was good at mind reading when she spoke up.

"I am sorry... I didn't know-"

"It's okay. You can stay, though. I won't bother you with my presence. "