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I remember the words this psychopath told me.
“How could I ever love you if you do this to me?”
He stops dead in his tracks. My ears are ringing and my palms are sweaty as I muster the strength to stand and face him.
“I need time,” I whisper while crossing my arms across my belly.
I have to figure a way out of this life, and I think I’ve just found my ticket by playing along with his delusion.
“Fuck!” he roars, smashing his fist into the wall next to me, making me flinch.
I quickly recover and take a step towards him.
With fury in his eyes and his nostrils flaring, he pulls at his hair and starts pacing like an animal in a cage.
Despite the nausea and my trembling hand, I rub my fingers along his cheek.“I think we can get there, Dante. I really do.”
His features soften, but doubt still clouds him. I swallow. He needs more to make this believable.
“I will give myself to you in time. I need you to understand that we need to build our relationship. If you truly want my love, that is.”
“I can give you some time,” he huffs, placing his hand over mine and pressing my palm against the scars that line his face. I resist the urge to snatch my hand away.
“Thank you,” I whisper, smiling at him.
He leans forward, and I squeeze my eyes shut as he places a wet kiss to my forehead before storming off into the kitchen. I’m too frightened to move.
The fridge slams shut and I close my eyes. I’m desperately craving a drink right now, but I have a glimmer of a lifeline, and I need to think clearly if I’m going to tame the beast.
I suck in a breath as he comes back into view. My heart thuds erratically against my ribcage when he brings his hand to my face, and I fight the urge to flinch.
“I’m sorry, baby girl.”His touch is gentle. “I’d never hurt you unless you deserved it.”
I snap my face back to his, now full of concern. Visions of my sister flash in my head. Now I truly know the level of crazy I’m dealing with.
“Okay.”It’s all I can muster right now.
“I’m going to leave for a couple of days. I meant what I said. I want you to love me, Rosa. I’ll be better. I promise. Just don’t do anything stupid, for Eva’s sake.”
I nod and watch as a crocodile tear slips from his eye.
He sighs and backs away from me, leaving me speechless.
I survived another day. I know his delusional weakness.
Maybe there is a light somewhere for me.
CHAPTERFORTY-FOUR
luca
The door edges open, and Rosa’s face appears through the crack. “You going to let me in, baby?” I say, resting my hand on the door.
The locks click and I push my way through. I made sure Dante was put at Kings Gym for a recruitment day this morning, so that will keep him occupied.
I stop just inside, taking in my beautiful girl. She’s in a little pair of red satin shorts and a black cami with her curls bundled on the top of her head. I step towards her and watch as a big grin settles on her full lips.
She squeals as I pick her up at the waist. Her legs wrap around me, and I crash her into the wall behind us.
