Nora ran upstairs to her bedroom and buried her face in the pillow. She sobbed until she didn't have any tears left to shed. She wished her life was simple and not so messed up like it was now. It was all James's fault. He took pleasure in making her measurable. It was as if seeing her happy made him angrier. She decided to stop being weak and stand up for herself more, even though he terrified her sometimes with his intense personality.
Nora never let her guard down for anyone, but for some reason, she felt weak and restless every time he touched her. Her heart rate became faster, and her body felt like it'll melt in his arms.
No more. She thought to herself. Enough is enough. She couldn't let him play with her emotions forever. She will not let herself be abused by her bully every day,
