(Hazel)
I don't know what came over me. The surge of emotions bashing against my chest overwhelmed me. It's been years. Years without a man. Years of alienation from my family. Years without the love of my life. And at that point where I needed him most, he was no show. Again.
But that's not enough. What I did is inexcusable, and right now, I don't know if I should be glad or not that Dominic played along.
“ How are you holding up?” He glanced to the side. My lips pressed against each other. I feel like I used him.
“ I shouldn't have kissed you. It's wrong, and I can't tell you how bad it makes me feel.”
“ It's just…”
“ Feels like you used me? Played me?” He chuckled, eyes like a clear mist of mischief.
I felt the load off my chest. “ Stop laughing! That was bad of me.” I smacked hi
