It was done. My hands were shaking as I loosened my grip on the pen. I gave myself a death warrant. Eventhough it was just a piece of paper I felt trapped and I wanted to cry badly. The marriage was done. “ Can I go back now? “ I ask, my voice not even audible. “ Huh? “ He asks. “ C..can I ……c..cannn…I go ba…back? “ I say, breathless. My heart feels like it might fall out of my chest. I can’t breath. My whole body starts shaking. “ What’s wrong? Are you alright? “ He asks worried. I shake my head in negative. “ Dad she is having a panick attack. Get the doctor. “ Jake exclaims. Everthing turns blurry. I blink in order to gain some vision. Jake starts rubbing my back for comfort. “ Relax Crystal. It’s alright. No one is going to hurt you. Take deep breaths. “ He informs. I try but

