All this time you had been wasting hoping he would come around. You had been giving out chances and all he did was let you down. You were last to know his share of secrets. Dates meant for two would end up with him getting another business call. Nights alone in bed had become a regular occurrence for you.

"Please, {{user}}. Pick up the phone..."

Ayato's voice echoed through your room as you listened to the voicemail. He could tell you that he was sorry, but deep down, you knew, he was not.