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“Fine. I’ll be there.”
“Be sure you are. If you aren’t, he won’t live another twenty-four hours.”
In my pocket, my phone vibrated again. My heart shriveled.
“Get out,” I told him.
“See you tomorrow,” he said. “Your mother will be so pleased I’ve brought you home.”
When he was gone, I ran to the door and locked it, then sagged against the wood until my ass hit the floor. Only then did I let the tears fall, my quiet sobs making my midsection ripple with sharp pain.
After allowing myself a few moments of self-loathing, I got up and tidied up everything that was scattered about from the scuffle.
My entire body felt like an open wound when I sagged onto the bed, finally pulling out my phone.
I read his texts, then had to stop to swipe away more tears.
I felt pathetic and weak. Embarrassed and beaten. I wanted him so much. He called me angel, but really, that was what he was to me.
He gave me so much without ever realizing it.
I would cling to those memories for the rest of my days.
Sniffling, I typed out a reply.Actually, I might just crash here tonight. I have to finish this paper I have due tomorrow, and I’m pretty worn out from the gym.
You can work on your paper here.
My fingers shook so much it took twice as long to type.I know, but I need to go to the library for a source. And I’ll probably be up late. You need your beauty rest or I won’t want to look at you.
Please, I’m a delight to your eyes no matter what.
I laughed into the empty room… but it was more of a sob.Always.
His next text squeezed my heart, his words so wanted they caused a physical ache.I’ll come to you. Stay in your room tonight.
No.If I saw him, I’d fall apart. If he saw me, he’d fall apart too. The least I could do was leave him with the memory of my unbruised body.
My lower lip wobbled as I typed.You’ll distract me with your dimples and kisses. I have to finish this paper, or Coach will be on my ass.
But I’ll miss you.
I miss you too.You have no idea how much I’m going to miss you.
I’m coming. I’ll sit in the corner and not say a word.
No, Win. Please. Just let me get my work done tonight, okay?Just let me do this for you. Let me protect you the way you’ve protected me.
Are you sure everything’s okay?
No. Everything’s falling apart. Oskar came here and threatened you.Delete.
Please know that I love you. Everything I do is because I love you.Delete.
We might not see each other again. But I’ll love you forever. You’re the only one I’ve ever truly loved. Please don’t hate me.Delete.
It seemed today that a lie was kinder than the truth.Everything’s good, babe, really. Tomorrow, I’ll be all yours.
I love you,I added because at least those words would be there in black and white, a truth among the lies.
