ZARA ; it is going to take a lot.
I parted my lips to say something, but nothing came out. Words just couldn’t describe how I felt.
Was he really walking me out?
“Noah, please…” I tried one last time, reaching out to hold his hand but he pulled away, eyes avoiding mine.
“Please, Zara. Space. I can’t talk right now.”
I drew in a deep, shaky breath. My chest hurt in a way I couldn’t explain. I wanted to be there for him to help, to understand, but he wasn’t letting me in.
“Okay…” I whispered, my voice cracking.
I stood from the blanket, gathering my things with trembling hands. Without another word, I dressed up and walked out of the basement.
The cold morning air hit me the moment I stepped outside, and that was when it really sank in that he had just pushed me away.
I couldn’t
