Stole From Me

Jake

I watched as Zelda walked away, swaying her hips as she did so as if taunting me. I felt a surge of anger, my hands balling into fists. I resisted the urge to hit the wall, my mind a jumbled mess of thoughts and emotions.

I tried to calm myself, to focus on my breathing. But it was no use. My thoughts kept racing, my anger growing. I wanted to scream, to lash out. But I knew that would not solve anything. I had to find a way to deal with my feelings, to calm myself down.

I had thought that apologizing to Zelda would make her see the reason, that she would forgive me and we could start again. But I was wrong. Zelda had always been unpredictable, and she had proven me wrong once again.

I was starting to realize that I might never be able to change her mind, that she might never forgive me. I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach, a sense of despair. I had thought I could fix things, but I was beginning to realize that might not be possible.

I started to replay the conversation I h