I was facing him before the last word was out, but I should have been dead by then. In a way I did die, right there, all that time ago, and this is a ghost who has been telling you stories and drinking your wine. You don't understand. Never mind.
The narrator reflects on a pivotal moment in their life, suggesting that a transformative event had occurred, leaving them feeling like a ghost of their former self. Despite being physically present, they perceive that their essence had died at that moment, hinting at deep emotional or existential ramifications from that experience.
This metaphorical death allows the narrator to engage with others in a unique manner, sharing stories and experiences that echo...
