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2024-10-29 19:42:56“What do you mean by different?” I chose my question carefully, kicking myself for bothering to ask.
“Can I explain that later? It is not easy to explain.” His eyes were begging me to move on. It seemed as if the debate was tearing him apart inside. It enraged me further. He hadn’t given me any real answers.
Suddenly, his eyes went cold again, locking his emotions away in their vault. I debated briefly. It seemed my soul knew him. I hadn’t felt anything like this before in the past. I wanted to trust my gut.
“I am always honest. I can’t wait for answers. You need to give me something now. Or just stop speaking and leave. You haven’t helped me understand anything you said at all.” My voice allowed my sudden exhaustion to glisten like the rain in the sun.
“Understandable.” His voice was empty. I expected him to turn and walk right out the door saying nothing more. “I’m not going about this the right way. It is new to me.”
&nbs
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