There was a pause as I repeated the words in my head a few times, sifting through them for
their real intent.
"You… don't… want me?" I tried out the words, confused by the way they sounded, placed
in that order.
"No."
I stared, uncomprehending, into his eyes. He stared back without apology. His eyes were like
topaz–hard and clear and very deep. I felt like I could see into them for miles and miles, yet
nowhere in rheir bottomless depths could I see a contradiction to the word he'd spoken.
Aaah! That was close! It's a good thing your guardian angel was looking out for you. Just saved you from a creep! No man, no man should ever say that to a woman.Only an idiot says that. Surely there was another way to tell you like, "I am not good enough for you" which is exactly the truth. Count your blessing girl!
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