"Pulling my cell from my bag stubbornly, intent on ending this if it kills me, I swipe to my block list, find his name and press unblock. I at once follow it with call before I lose my nerve or change my mind. I sit back, heart pounding through my chest and pulse rate erratic, but I must stop this once and for all."
"He answers after two short rings, and I have to control the stab of pain that his voice gives me."
" Sophie? He sounds shocked, yet emotional."
I pull myself together and sit up straighter. Taking a long deep breath to steady my inner chaos and center myself so I sound calm and mature. My stomach twists and my hands shake.
" You need to stop calling me. I state forcefully, trying to keep all traces of weakness or warmth out of my voice."
" You can t hit me with a
