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Jane
What has gotten into Nathan today? First, he doesn't take my calls, then he shows up, unannounced, and kisses me in the cafeteria full of students. Then he demands I stop running away. I hate him for calling out on my defense mechanism like that. And I hate to admit that he is right. I can't live my whole life in fear. But it's not easy to let go like that.
''Nathan, please try to understand I can't be here.'' I tried for the last time. I know it's useless. I can see the determination in his eyes. All my attempts will be vain.
''You can. I am here with you baby, then what are you afraid of? And if you are still afraid of something, you can trust me to protect you from any harm.'' his words fill me with strength I didn't know I had before. But my legs are made of ice blocks
