Alexandra
“I can’t. “ I say and take a step away from him. Eliot’s looking at me, perplexed. Then the expression melts into something else. Hurt? Anger? Resentment? Whatever it was, he didn't like my reaction, that’s for sure.
But I just couldn’t do it.
The moment I closed my eyes my vision was filled with Nathaniel. I am still not sure what to do with this- if Nathaniel even feels something for me, but I can’t lie to Eliot, either.
“I am sorry, I can’t just run away. “ I say and Eliot’s expression turns blank. My vision blurs and my voice breaks.
“I am sorry, “ I whisper.
“Are you rejecting me?” Eliot asks incredulously and there's a strange edge to his voice. My heart speeds up because I don’t know what to say.
Am I rejecting him?... Can I really do this?
“I… I don’t know.
