Valerie’s POV “Val, please don't. Don't do this.” Ethan pleaded. For the first time, He seemed to be speaking from a place of emotion, but I didn't trust it. He has pulled too many stunt in different patterns and I’d promised myself that I wouldn't be falling for it anymore. “Valerie, I love you.” He whispered. I choked, wiping away those emotions that were flowing from my eyes. “No, you don't. You love the idea of me.” I cried out. I couldn't contain my emotions any longer. “If you love me just as you claim, you would fight to keep me,” I yell out, my voice stuttering. And for the first time, I spoke up to him from a place of inner pain. “If I didn't want you do you think i’d do all of these for you?” He snapped. I paused, replaying his words in my head for the second time. “D

