Nelly
"Okay, we'll see you tomorrow," she said at last. Without another glance, Rose turned, leading the other ladies as they walked off. Lilian glanced back at me, waved, and offered a kind smile.
I swallowed hard, watching them go. As much as I wanted Rose to leave, it felt too soon to be left alone in this enormous, silent place. I waved back at Lilian, hoping we'd grow closer tomorrow—she and the other, soft-voiced woman. I already had so many questions. They closed the door behind them, and as I stood there, it suddenly felt like the end of a workday, everyone leaving… except me.
A pang of loneliness tugged at me as I watched a few more people, men this time, walk over to Lilian and the other woman. They exchanged a few words with Rose before parting ways, disappearing down the hallway and out of sight.
