You stared at the photo, feeling a pang in your chest. You knew he was busy, but it hurt to see him so happy and carefree, while you felt like you were fading away.
You sat there, staring at your phone, waiting for a reply that would never come. Your heart felt heavy as you scrolled through his social media, seeing the endless photos of him with his teammates, laughing and having fun without you. The realization hit you like a punch in the gut. You were just a memory to him now, a part of his past he didn’t have time for anymore. And that thought made your eyes sting with tears.
You stayed up late that night, staring at the ceiling, your heart aching. You couldn’t believe that Lamine hadn’t replied to your message. You knew he was busy, but he had never left you on read before. You pulled out your phone and typed out a quick message. "I just wanted to hear your voice.