The imposing cathedral is awe-inspiring: centuries of intricately carved, golden-hued masonry have been consistently maintained by each generation; the citizens of York have prevented it from falling into ruin.
The edifice is immaculate thanks to hundreds of years of community care.
It makes my heart ache. In the face of such tight interpersonal bonds represented by one building, I feel more isolated than ever.
I decide to go inside, taking time to stare up at the vaulted ceiling. The space is so immense that I can’t help feeling small and insignificant.
Or maybe that feeling is a reflection of my current emotional state.
There are chairs arranged in neat rows for a service later, but for now, the Minster is full of tourists rather than worshippers.
I drop down into one of the seats and pull out my phone.
There will never be a good time to break up with Bones. I might as well do it now before I lose my nerve.
Karolina
I need to talk to you.
He answers a minute later.
Bones
What’s going on?
He must know that I was caught during the dirty scene he arranged in the library, but he doesn’t apologize.
I shrug it off. That doesn’t matter now.
Karolina
I can’t do this anymore.
Bones
Why not?
Karolina
I met someone.
My hands shake at the admission. I’m still not sure if I can be with Rand, but I know I can’t continue my relationship with Bones while I have feelings for my professor.
Bones
I see.
Karolina
I’m sorry. I need you to know that our relationship has been important to me. I’ve never seen you as a toy to be used and discarded. That’s not what this is.
Bones
You’re ending things, then?
Karolina
I have to.
