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88: Stubborn Hero
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"I'm sorry ..." he whispered hardly. His face was buried in my neck and every breath was deep.
I don’t know what to feel. Hearing his voice, screaming in grief and misery made me burn. I wanted to push him and remind myself how much I hated him but my whole body seemed paralyzed. It was as if I found tranquility in my chaos ... security in the middle of my battles, a glimpse of hope in my darkness.
Although I was able to smile and laugh over the years, those were all pale happiness. Not pure. But the warmth his embrace gave me didn't feel like any other. And it’s funny to think that no matter how much I’ve hated him these past few years, when he hugged me, all I wanted to do was to hug him back. To feel more of him. Like satisfying myself on something I didn't know I would crave.
My tears fell. I have lost strength.
"So, you admit ..." I whispered angrily. His sorry means that he really fooled me. And it hurts to think that's exactly wha
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