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“First of all, you thought wrong. Secondly, did I ever give you the impression that I don’t keep my word?”“You can’t say that. I love you,” she says, and I scoff. I know Mildred too well. If there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s that she doesn’t love me.“Mildred, please just stop this. We were fine when you stopped reaching out, so let’s not change that,” I calmly explain. I’m already tired of this conversation.She huffs on the other end, her anger Evident “Well, I’m not going to let you get away with this. I won’t be humiliated.”I sigh, feeling exasperated.“There’s no need for drama, Mildred. Let’s just move on from this.”She abruptly ends the call, leaving me standing on the balcony, a mix of relief and frustration washing over me. I turn to head back inside, only to find Natalia standing there, her expression unreadable. It’s as if she appeared out of nowhere, and it dawns on me that she may have overheard some or all my conversation with Mildred. I’m filled with mixed feeling
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I let out a sigh, feeling a mix of sympathy and irritation.“Mildred, we can’t keep going in circles like this. It’s time to move forward. I don’t do love. We both know this.”She wipes her tears and attempts a watery smile.“You’re right, Nathan . Does it mean you don’t love her, too?”“Does it mean when you’re tired of her, you will leave her too?” She asks excitedly. I gape at her, wondering what has gotten into her.“Are you serious right now?” I respond, shocked by her question.“What? That bitch, Natalia , ruined us,” Mildred says, her tone bitter.“Watch your tongue. Besides, there was no us to begin with.” I glare at her.“Good thing is when you’re tired of her, you will come back to me,” she says with a smile. I glance at her and, raising an eyebrow. She clearly has no clue what she’s talking about. I’ve tried to clear my mind of Natalia , but all my attempts have failed. Speaking of which, I need to act quickly before my emotions gets out of control. Besides, I have no inten
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The air is crackles with tension, laden with unspoken words. I feel her eyes on me as I weigh the option of retreating to my room for dinner, but I’m not ready to take the coward’s way out.Squaring my shoulders, I take a seat at the table. I sense her eyes on me as I serve my plate.“You thought you’d won? Well guess what. I’m here to reclaim what belongs to me.”My heart clenches, and I struggle to maintain a neutral expression.“What is it that you’re insinuating?”She raises an eyebrow, her gaze locking onto mine.“Nathan , of course. He’s mine.”My fingers tremble slightly, and I take a deep breath to regain my composure.“Nathan is his own person, Mildred. Besides, I don’t understand why you’re telling me this,”I say with a casual shrug. Her laughter grates against my nerves like nails on a chalkboard.“Oh, I understand that you have no business meddling in our affairs, which means you should leave.”My heart pounds in my chest, as I struggle to maintain my composure.“What exa
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Mildred smirks, her gaze shifting from Nathan to me.“Oh, I was just having a chat with Natalia ,” she says.I manage a tight smile, trying to hide my discomfort.Mildred’s eyes gleam with satisfaction as she takes a step closer to Nathan .“Well, darling, I hope you haven’t forgotten what you promised me.”Nathan’s ’s jaw tenses, and he avoids making eye contact with her.“Mildred, can we please have dinner now?” he interjects.Mildred tilts her head, her tone falsely sweet.“Sure. Let’s have dinner and save dessert for later,” she says, her wards carrying a hidden sting. Nathan doesn’t reject her suggestion.Unable to bear their interaction any longer, the pain in my chest intensifies. The room feels suffocating, and I desperately need to escape this uncomfortable situation. Taking a shaky breath, I try to steady myself. I glare at Jeffrey, questioning why I ever believed we could rekindle our love.*Relief washesover me as I enter the dining room the next morning. I had made a poi
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He looks at me, his gaze unwavering.“Nothing’s wrong.”But I can’t shake the feeling that he’s not being entirely honest. There’s a barrier between us, and I need to break it down before it’s too late. I take a deep breath and decide to pour my heart to him, confessing everything I’ve been holding back.I rise to my feet, my heart pounding in my chest. Before I turn to face him, I hesitate. Should I just leave without expressing everything I feel? I take a sharp breath, ready to confess my emotions and divulge everything, but before I can utter a word, he speaks, delivering words that shatter my world.“This is the best for both of our sakes.”His words pierce my heart like a dagger. Confusion and pain overwhelm me, and I struggle to hold back tears. I try to find right words to express how much he means to me, how deeply I love him, how I never stopped. I glance at him, my eyes brimming with tears, wondering what has come over him.As his words sink in, my world crumbles. The pain i
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“Oh, are you surprised? It was bound to happen. Maybe next time you will learn not to steal someone else’s men,” she sneers. I remain silent, my mind drifting back to those weeks at the beach house. Did they truly mean nothing to Nathan ? The last remaining fragment of my heart shatters. “You’ve delivered your message. Now, please leave,” I manage to say with a trembling voice. She scoffs before finally departing. I hastily retreat inside and shut the door. Everything crumbles within me. I don’t know how long I sit there crying before I drag myself to the phone. I need to talk to someone before I lose it. Amidst my tears, I grab my phone and dial Bekah ’s number. “Mabel,” my voice breaks as she answers the call. “Oh, my goodness, Natalia , what happened?” She asks, alarmed. I can’t hold it together any longer as I break down completely “Natalia , take a deep breath. I’m here for you,” she reassures me. Her words offer some solace, but I can’t stop tears. “Bekah’s I love him,” I s
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“I’m sure Goerge will give you nothing but his support. He loves you,” she says.“And I love him, too,” I say.“And I love you both,” Bekah l says, causing me to giggle.“Now, that’s more like it. Don’t worry, everything will be fine,” she says. Her words feel like a soothing balm to my aching heart. Maybe, just maybe, I can do this after all “What doyou mean you want to leave Sausalito?” Aunt Maryann asks as she looks at me with concern. After three days of thinking about what to do with my life, I feel leaving is the best option.“Natalia , dear, you look troubled. Is something bothering you?” Aunt Mary Ann’s voice is gentle, the lines of worry etched on her face.I take a deep breath, struggling to find the words to express my inner turmoil.“Leaving? But, why, my dear?”Aunt Mary Ann’s distress is evident in her eyes.Tears well up in my own eyes as I try to gather my thoughts.“Please, talk to me. I’ve noticed your recent struggles. Your Uncle mentioned how you’ve been isolating
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“Take it easy, dear. Don’t worry, everything will be fine. And if what you said about your love is true, then he’ll come back. Love like that doesn’t fade,” she says, wrapping her arms around me in a warm embrace. Despite wanting to believe her words, deep down, I know it won’t happen. Nathan has sealed his fate with another woman.Nathan Istand before the canvas, my thoughts consumed by Natalia ’s words, my world shattered at that moment. I thought finishing the job quickly would make her, but her surprising reaction left me confused. Uncertain what to think now, I hold the paintbrush over the canvas while conflicting emotions consume me. love for remains in my heart, whether I admit it or not. The possibility that she may not feel the same way breaks heart break. It’s been unbearable since my return to Sausalito. I should have run when I had the chance but now my heart refuses to heal.I dip the brush into the paint and stroke it across the canvas, each stroke reflecting the turmoi
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