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Iris
What have I done?! I had rejected Ian! His request for me to follow him home. What in the hell do I think I was doing?!!
I felt a rip of bitterness and pain as I pressed my back against the bathroom door.
All this while, I have been anticipating his presence, hoping that there was a way to reach him…
But now he’s back and I had foolishly rejected him and the offer I had so dearly in my heart desired… To return to the place where I had found peace and solace.
“Iris! Open this door! I heard the heavy bang behind me but I pressed my back firmly against it.
“Open up, Iris! He banged more forcefully with my back stil
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IrisBut none listened to me or what I had to say. This rubbish needs to stop.“Iris! I know you’re mad at me, but you know you lost me, and you can’t deny the fact that you’re even carrying my own child.I’m the father of your unborn child, no matter how angry you are with me. You can’t put me away like this. I love you, Iris. Please”My heart broke as Ian spoke; he was on the verge of tearing up. Something about him changed from the very first day I saw him.His beard was shaved now, and his hair had been put in its perfect shape.His green eyes didn't look deadly and hunted just as they did at first, but they pierced my soul, searching for the truth of our love.The memories of those green gazes flashed through my mind; I could picture laughter and happiness all the while I’ve been with him.“I was there, Iris,” he continued.“I was there when you’ve seen lost, when no one had been there for you.I had sacrificed everything, Iris, just to show you how much I love you, and I’m sorry
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IrisMy hand trembled violently while I gripped the counter and tried to steady myself against falling. He wouldn’t do that to me!My chest tightened, and I struggled to breathe. Was that a sort of way to pay me back since I didn’t go back to him?Whatever happens, I won't allow my relationship to ruin it!“Iris! My head snapped up to see my mom standing on the stairs. Thank God! Ian has left. I sighed in relief as my eyes averted to the door, then back at him.“What was that noise? She asked as she walked down. I rubbed my hands together just to force them to be steady as I walked over to meet her.“Nothing! I blurted out, hoping that my fear was not visible for her to see, but there was doubt in her eyes as I responded.“It was nothing; I was just talking to myself.” She walked into the kitchen to see the wet floor, then turned curiously and looked at me.“How did this happen?“Ummm… yeah… I thought I had a noise outside, and when I opened it to check what the rattling was all abou
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