What happened that night (157)

“What’s up with him?” I heard Alex speak after Daniel had stormed off, I was still staring in the direction he had left but I was conscious of the footsteps that got closer to me, I spun around before Alex could get close enough and made eye contact with him for a split moment.

“Nothing, it’s none of your business.” I spat and took a few steps away from me but he pulled me back.

“Why are you pushing me away Danielle? I thought we had sorted out our differences and—“ He raised my hand and showed me that my ring finger had no ring.

“You are a free woman.” He explained. “What’s stopping us now?” He questioned and I could see the creases on his forehead.

I swallowed and yanked my wrist from him. “Sure, there was a time I loved you.” I breathed and looked into his eyes. “but that was when I was Danielle, That impulsive, innocent teenager.” I explained, “I am no longer that girl, she died years ago and so did every emotional connection she had and I intend to keep it that way.” I informed