203 HOUSE OF WHISPERS

"I miss you, Paul," Lily whispered, tears rolling down her eyes. Lily's heart ached as she looked at Paul's picture. Memories flickered in her mind as she stared blankly at the photo. Tears streamed down her eyes, wetting her smooth skin. "I love you, Paul." she clung it closer to her chest. Her heart was heavy. She could still feel his breath. She could still see him standing like a soldier wearing his grim look. A gentle tap on the door dragged her out of her thoughts and sorrows. Before she could react, the door creaked open to reveal Raquel standing and wearing a smile on her face. She hid the picture under her pillow and sat upright, cleaning the tears that strolled down her face. Raquel walked into the house, looking at Lily as if suspecting something or observing her. "You were crying?" Raquel asked, noticing her swollen red eyes and of course, the wetness of her face. "Hey, are you okay?" Raquel asked with concern. "I noticed your eyes look a bit puffy a