Much Stronger

I decided to wait a while longer. Maybe Ace would get tired and just leave.

Shortly after enjoying my lunch, lightning danced in the gloomy dark sky, followed by the deafening sound of thunder. The strong wind whistled, rattling the old wooden window. It's going to rain soon, I thought to myself while cleaning the table. I wasn't mistaken. Minutes later, just as I was placing the empty plates and bowls in the sink, heavy rain started pouring from the sky.

I rushed to the window, sliding it close before the rain could enter my room. To my surprise, Ace was still kneeling outside! He stared up at me hopefully, but I immediately turned away, refusing to give him another glance. 

Who cared if he was there, kneeling outside in the rain? 

I returned to washing and drying the plates. Amelie deserved clean plates after all she had done for me. Meanwhile, the rain I thought would stop only grew heavier.