Mia
Soon as Theon left my sight, I burst into tears and ran back inside the bedroom. I felt too overwhelmed by our sudden and unexpected encounter. I curled and sobbed in my bed until I sensed Rhoda’s presence behind me. “Mia…” She whispered.
“What’s wrong with me, Rhods?” I croaked, bawling my eyes out.
“Shhh….nothing is wrong with you, girl….” Rhoda hushed me while rubbing my back. I was still trembling in tears. “You are just too overwhelmed….”
“I know! I thought I was ready. I’ve forgiven him, and I’ve tried to forget him. It’s just that….” I paused as I didn’t know how to say it.
“You’re afraid to fall in love again,” Rhoda continued. “You’re scared to fall on the same man who gave you so much pain….”
I sniffled. “I…I…don’t know….”
“You don’t know how to acknowledge it,” Rh
