Love And Redemption

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he was some wrestler, and my heart began to tremble with fear. His every step seemed to thud against the floor, r

voice was as deep as that of

from his firm grasp. I twisted and turned, but he

for permission. She walked over to me with an air of confidence, full of authority, and sud

ere near Stephen, not even in your wildest fantasy. If I smell your shadow anywhere nea

squeezed the money into her hands, making sure she understood my defiance. "I don't need your money, and I don't need your man. I know how to surviv

g anger. I walked aimlessly down the street, heart racing. I was lost, feeling like a whirlwi

led in the wind, and people walked by, laughing or chatting on their phones. They all looked carefree, like they had no issue to deal with. I was

o different from Alex. They are all monsters in sheep clothing. But revisiting that meant the risk of more embarrassment, especially af

bbed my bag and decided I needed a plan, even if it meant starting fresh in this bi

er asked as I hopped

please," I replied, my voice l

nversation. "So, are you new in town?" he ask

t then, I didn't want to seem like the only person in the world with issues to

seemingly endless. "I've lived in New York City all my life. I know every corner,

n about beautiful parks, popular cafes, and vibrant neighborhoods. "If y

uty, he spoke again. "By the way, my name is Franklin, but

to my two shut doors: one leading to Stephen and the other leading from Sandra's

me curiously. "Y

d chatter that filled my mind even more than I wanted to stay polite. I paid him wha

gy but would work for now. "I'd like the cheapest room you have,

e on her face. "It's not luxurious at all. Are you sure

frowned at her tone; it felt condescending, and I d

203. The bathroom is a bit faulty, but it's clean," she said matter-of-factly

equate. I tossed my bag on the bed and then dropped myself on it. I lay back, completely exhau

e too much trouble for one day. As I fell asleep, unsure of what the

is a fantasy I