Chapter 31: The City Lost In Thoughts
The gym was nearly empty by the time Raphael finished his training.
The only sounds that remained were the occasional clinking of weights and the hum of the air conditioning.
His body ached, but his mind wouldn't rest. He sat on the bench, wrapping his hands slowly, his thoughts seemed to be far away.
"Ines," he muttered under his breath.
"Talking to yourself now?"
Raphael looked up to see his trainer, Victor, standing in front of him with a small smile on his face.
The older man had a sharp look in his eyes, the kind that had seen too many young fighters throw away their potential over distractions.
"I'm just thinking," Raphael said, sighing.
Victor sat down on the bench next to him. "That's the problem. You've been thinking too much lately, and not about fighting."
Raphael scowled. "I'm still training. Still showing up."
Victor narrowed his eyes. "Physically, yeah. Mentally? You're miles away, kid."
