“There was no pretending. That was a sincere attempt. I really don’t appreciate these comments, Helena.” Cisco said, continuing his persuit to get out. “I can’t stay connected with someone that is toxic.” He stopped in his tracks, realizing what he’d just said. That wasn’t him. What was going on? Cisco blinked hard a few times trying to rid the darkness from his vision. He needed to get home. Fast. “Helena, I-I’m sorry.” He breathed before running off.
“I know it was an attempt. That’s why it was cute. You’re genuine. Everything about you.” Helena watched Cisco run off, feeling the void starting to swallow her back up. The heaviness in her soul weighed her down too heavily to try to run after him and she brought her left hand up to her crucifix, holding it in her palm and bringing her hand to her lips, kissing her ring finger gently, right where the ring should have been. She closed her eyes, willing herself to feel something but the numbness. When she opened her eyes, Cisco had disappeared behind some buildings.