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re you

idn't reco

balloon that a child

rom the ground that all you

g your name f

away to notice I was

and

s would be difficult, but I considered it because that's exactly how I felt when I saw the dandelion today. When something bad happens, we easily detach from ourselves because it's the least we can do to avoid being hurt. What we don't realize is that our desire to avoid pain is causing us to hurt oursel

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imilar to a small hill, and offers a stunning view of the sea. I built a bench and a table beneath the three, and on the other side, I made a swing out of a car tire tied to a mango tree branch. This place is really special to me because it is very peaceful, the

good friend. We might be able to be friends because I don't like being in loud places. So I went to speak with her. I assumed she wouldn't talk to me because she doesn't appear approach

them. They aren't bullying her, in my opinion. I haven't seen them do anything bad to her, but if I do, I will not hesitate to confront th

yes are a light brown color. It shines whenever it comes into contact with sunlight. Her long black hair sways in the breeze, and h

her true self. I'm so intrigued by this that I want to befriend her so I can

get to know you.' Th

autiful (though both of those qualities are present), but because she seems like someone I'd like to get to know. Despite the fact that I could sense a lot of emotion in her presence, she appeared to be in complete control of the situation.

next time?' This was s

ave me was a shy look and a

or ignore it. I'd like to get to know her better and maybe become friends with her. Obviously, if she doesn't lik

ses. She even looked at me as she walked away. I was unable to speak as a result of the questions that were forming in my mind. What caused the bruises, and why did she have them? Did she get beaten up? Is she il

re slowly leaving their house. I'm aware that our house's lights have

d this, I kissed

eating you alive up

know I wa

,' sh

day while I was planting m

n't you

interfere with yo

u making for dinner?' I

eat? I'm still in the

'It is up to you,' I

he makes is delicious, so I'm not worried about what she'll prepare

into my room to tell me that someone was looking for me outside. I was a little perplexed. So I changed

me, Ma?' What I wit

m,' she said a

she! It's she! My ears a

for visitin

big deal. Please take a se

ng room had become deaf

hy are you here?'

ou could help m

ffirmative, I replied. She wears

but... could you please h

all?' I

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me, and we could have done

to bother you i

oice raise

back when she s

far away from yours, and it's

not the kind of person who gets scared eas

awkward. What was I think

do you need i

o have it b

ld me while we wer

orry,' she sa

you covered. I'll assist

ut I can't stop staring. It's blazingly bright. It's absolutely breathtaking. I'm completely baf

Nill

was constantly calling me

. I regained contr

's go get some food first.' S

is totally embarrassing. What is it about yo

me just yet. Please come to

before you head home.' My humili

miled

led when she realized who was calling. She pushed herself o

?', I asked. 'You haven't finishe

turn home now.' She appears nervou

e accompany you outsid

you for dinner.' She said this and then

the phone as if she was afraid of who was calling her. I'm still following her, and as I got closer, I notice

' I spoke to myse

ed her phone and threw it away. He appeared to be in a state of rage. I wa

worse' she said. 'Speak wi

ave my body. She is, however, correct. Before I can decide what to do, I need to find ou

beating her. I just don't understand why he feels the need to beat my mother for no apparent reason every time sh