39: HIS MISCHIEVOUS WAY

Keisha:

His words hung heavy in the air, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions inside me – confusion, disbelief, and a deep sense of uncertainty. Without hesitating, I turned and ran, desperate to escape from him and the weight of his confession. Tears blurred my vision as I sprinted away, my heart pounding with each hurried step.

I couldn't bear to look back, afraid of facing the truth that threatened to overwhelm me. The sound of my feet pounding against the pavement echoed the turmoil raging inside me. Why did he have to tell me now, when everything was already so complicated?

As I ran, I battled with a storm of thoughts and feelings. Should I say yes? Should I say no? The decision loomed over me, heavy with consequence. I knew I couldn't afford to make another impulsive mistake, one that I might regret later on.

The fear of repeating past errors gnawed at me, urging me to proceed with caution. I couldn't rush into a decision, not when the stakes were so high. But amidst the chaos of