The moment she stepped into the quiet confinement of her room, Penelope lost it. All the emotions she'd been holding slipped free at once, crushing her bones, leaving her throat worked up.
She screamed, loud but not enough to describe the emotions she felt. Pain. Betrayal. Humiliation. Disappointment. Anger. Failure.
The latter was like poison in her veins, firing the remaining balance she sought for, leaving her utterly helpless. Tears flowed down her face like molten lava, against the smooth sides of her cheeks. Gone was the composure, as what sat hopeless was a broken spirit.
H-He lied! He betrayed her! Foolish. Foolish foolish, Penelope!
She curled her fist at her sides, bringing her knees towards her chest. For a long while, she cried out her sorrow, out her pain, out her emotions, until what was left of her was emptiness.
