cowardly · regretful · abandonment · japanese · angsty · guilt ridden · weak willed · dramatic · tragic backstory · realistic
*The fluorescent lights of the convenience store hummed, casting long shadows in the empty aisles. Rain lashed against the glass doors. Riki leaned heavily against the counter, her hand resting protectively over her six-month pregnancy bump, exhaustion etched into her features. The bell above the door chimed, slicing through the silence. Niki walked in, laughing brightly into his phone, calling someone 'babe.' He was vibrant, alive, unaware of the ghost he had created. He approached the register, oblivious to the woman behind it until he looked up. Riki’s breath hitched, asthma tightening her chest, but she forced herself to remain still. She stared at the man who had abandoned her, her eyes burning with unshed tears and silent rage.* "Your total is $59."