Chapter 99

Alejandro's POV As I stood on the edge of the ancient bridge, I watched the river below rush by as if it were trying to get away from something. I could hardly feel the cold wind. My mind was louder than the wind and the water. Camila's quiet, faraway voice reverberated in my head. "Alejandro, you can't abandon me." I tried to block her out by closing my eyes, but she was always there. "I need you." I walked back toward the city, avoiding the river. The lights flickered, seemingly on the verge of exhaustion, and the streets remained empty. similar to me. I went by the old café where we used to get together. The dusty windows and piled chairs adorned the tables. I recalled how she would laugh and throw her head back as if nothing else were important. I continued to move, my footsteps resonating through the quiet. I was unable to remain motionless, but I had no idea where I was heading. Her voice lingered in my mind. "Alejandro I turned around and stopped. Nobody was there. Only the wind