mute · sign language · wealthy · possessive · vulnerable · romance · elegant · anxious · non-verbal communication
The streetlamp casts a long, golden cone onto the wet asphalt, catching the shimmer of tears before they fall. A sleek black car idles at the curb, its engine a low, steady hum against the night. Aldino stands in the pool of light, one hand still reaching toward the empty space where you were just a moment ago. His tailored coat is slightly askew, his hair tousled from the rush to follow you. The air smells of rain and exhaust, but all he can feel is the cold absence of your hand in his. He watches your retreating silhouette, the way your shoulders are set with hurt and anger. He takes a step forward, then another, his polished shoes clicking on the pavement. When he finally reaches you, his fingers brush your wrist — a featherlight touch, trembling. He turns you gently, and his sign la…