BATTLE OF DESIRE

One was never seen without the other, and if they were, the other would not be very far away,

ending their separate classes on campus.

ine-tasting club, but now, it was standard that everyone in

ecommendations he gave to the club members and guests who attended the club'

, as usual, was in attendance. He was seated beside Marcia, fingering his glass of beer. J

item, was never seated far from Jullian during c

as no e

ng at the head of a table laden with a great selection of c

y since our graduation was coming up next week. So, this evening, we were going to hand over the club to the ne

d out, with wine glasses clinking, celebrating Marcia's ascension to Wine-Ta

vements. He gave a rare hug to June, who jumped excitedly beside him, her hand on his arm, her face lit with happines

h, speech!" Th

You know, I'm not good with speeches, and I know that I have all o

I will..." June interrupted, launching into a full acceptance speech that lasted for another fift

while sipping their drinks. Marcia as well, who didn't mind June

one for standing out solo; being part of a group on stage

ble and whispered, "You did great, and I know you're going to be an exce

lips, glanced shyly sideways at Jullian, a

now, it was graduation day. J

searching for him, unabl

oday?" she asked June, w

esponded, her voice shaking slig

urning her head left and right, rising slightly in her chai

ver later to Marcia, and she was on her phone, calling Jul

ecting, not ev

y messages are also not de

happening. When was the

yesterday

esterday in

asked each other rapidly, their voices overlapping, "Let's see, let's l

"And I'll check his apartment," Marcia responded. They

e of her bed, knees pulled up to her chest, cradling the phone agai

rywhere, I can't find him. He's not answering his phone, he'

d been crying or was currently crying silently. "I'm sure...I'm sure he'll

fine." Marcia said. Honestly, the last thing she wanted to do was to try and comfort anyone. S

sure tomorrow, tomorrow we'll find him...tomorrow." J