When Two words collide

reaking

my colleagues, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Raelynn was beami

t I wasn't listening. I was too preoccupied with the daunting task ah

he asked me out on a date. A few weeks later, he proposed being his girlfriend, and I agreed. We had a lot in common, and

es intensified. How would Chri

istress, asked, "W

eak the news to Chris," I replied,

d understand perfectly,

for a while, and he loves you.

ng-distance relationships?" I

at bridge when you come to

aybe you both can make it work." Raelynn, who had been quietly observing our conversation

n. Chris loved me, and I loved him. We could make this work, couldn't we? I then got the courage to go ta

felt a mix of emotions: anxiety

I noticed a pair of unfamiliar female slippers in the entrance. "Maybe he has a gu

er spray, thinking it might be a robber. As I approache

opened the door, and what

....

as headed or if I should even stop running. But the more

shb

ting her with each thrust. They were so lost in their sinful world that they didn't even notice me. The can of pepper spray fell from my hand, and it caught their attention. Chris t

back

eserted and eerie, and sat on

do this to me?"

phone ringing nonstop. I brought it out, and seeing his name as the caller mad

me. I hated how I felt right now, because I shouldn't be crying over an asshole who chose to betray me, but I couldn'

hours, crying, before I finally got the

and physically. I dragged myself to the door, opened it, and walked to the li

e me home early. "Hey, baby, why are you back

urst into more tears, which confused her further but she rush

got me a glass of water. She handed it to me, and I drank it all. She took

aid, choking

as I continued to sob. "Did anything bad happen to him?

ed, baby girl?"

said, and more tears burst out

he looked pissed, then sad, as she

y nose. "I went to his house because I got off work early to tell him about my promotion, an

You got promoted?" she asked, her voice laced with a hint of suspicion. I nodde

rs... and I'm leaving on Saturday," I

you mean you're leaving on Saturday?" she asked, her voice shaking. I could see the fear in her eye

'm not going to waste another tear on him. And my life here? It's over. I

sign of hesitation. But I was resolute. I had m

you. But promise me you'll stay in touch and come

d who knows? Maybe one day I'll come back for good," I said, tr

y, no matter where you go." We hugged each othe

I had to do this, for myself and for my future. As we pulled ba

u're made of, Onika. Make me proud." I n

m. I'll mak