"Oh goodness, Apollo," I said. "Did you know I put a lot of stock in what you say? I really ought not to have." I added.
"You're bringing up the other topics because you couldn't dispute the reality that a few words from other people can convince you to believe something, and it's not working out for me at all!"
"I've been putting forth a lot of effort to express how I feel about you, but from what I can see, you're not the easiest person to get to know—even if I'm going to pretend that I love you to make you believe me, you're going to do it anyhow."
I hushed him, "You have the wrong impression of me." I am unable to contradict and refuse to acknowledge his comments. He's speechless, and he pinched himself on the forehead.
He was about to leave, but I grabbed his hand and st
