The story ends with Elena standing on her balcony after the party. The city lights are beautiful, but they are cold. She realizes that the most expensive things she owns—the silence in her home and the distance in her marriage—are the things that make her cry. Writing Tips for Your First Draft

If you are planning to write this story yourself, consider these strategies from The Write Practice :

: Instead of saying "she was sad," describe the way she touches the cold marble or how the silence feels heavy in the room.