M A L L O R Y The more I thought about it, the more contradictory thoughts I felt since I knew that after he said those words, I would eventually let myself go again and I was scared of eventually doing the same mistake all over again. I would be lying if I claimed that I was not afraid to be vulnerable with someone I had never met before, even after what we did in Lisbon, because I have always found trust to be difficult and painful to break and ruin as it was as breakable as sheer and thin as fragile glass. After what transpired with Tommy, I had continuously reminded myself to be extra cautious this time around, with everyone around me, and I was exceedingly more cautious and vigilant. Since my own best friend had deceived me behind my back, even after the years of friendship we were

