the whirlwind of emotions churning within me? The fear, the uncer

t. He knows nothing about me nor what I am facing nor the ghosts that I am running away

g their magic. They are a story for another. "I... I think so," I respond, my voice bar

oment, I can't really explain what is going through our minds as we stare like

be okay here?" He bre

se on the pink-themed queen-size bed and, f

"Who wouldn't be okay with this luxury and tranquility?" I state, rolling my eyes. Honestly, w

eferring to

my eyes at h

hat then? What exactly did you mean?"

"You seem incredibly anxious and restless. I just want to know whether you will be

oes around flaunting their crimes. Sigh! But seriously, I am breaking into a hysterical chuckle at his words. His demeanor is a

g upright and with his arms cr

always been so proud of my 5'4 height. Why do I n

t makes all what you said so sarcas

! And damn those

g gestures. I wasn't being defensive at

eyebrow.

upper." He says, avoiding my challenge, and my stomach rum

y in that revolting scene. My stomach has since been filled with the anger and resentment of their betrayal and humiliat

oughout my life, I left them behind. Unfortunately, the hea

pain eve

until I felt his thumb wi

down in front of a total stranger? And just a few m

. I am Ellie Marie Riccaford! "No!" I mumble, pulling myself away from h

't look

a bita bit louder than I would h

that I am drawing. "I will be waiting downstairs," he

he is no longer in my line of sight. I take in a good amount of the fresh air, shuttin

ew hours. What the heck got into me just now? I have left those disgusting people behind. I would b

e heaven to earth to find me. To attain what he desires, he will, if necessary, turn this planet upside down. In one way or t

ave, why don't I try to cherish the uncertain shor

ne else had ever dared to do - to go against my father even though I knew the consequences and all that was at stake. Perhaps there is a reason why fate sent me to this city. To finally

liss that life has in supply for me. I refuse to allow guilt or insecurity or fear to interfere with my pursuit of