Ruby lay in bed and waited from nine to ten, then from ten to twelve o'clock.

She had slept through most of the day, so despite it being midnight, the did not feel sleepy.

She had picked up her phone a few times, wanting to call Elliot, but refrained from doing so when she remembered what he said before leaving.

Her father, her brother, and Elliot were all men; and all men were players by nature. Men could not possibly stay in love with one particular woman for their entire life.

Since she