Chapter 9
Landon approached me carefully, his hands trembling as he reached out, wanting to hold me. But at the last moment, he dropped them, as if unsure of himself.
“Mira, you used to be the one who couldn’t stand being apart from me. Didn’t you once promise you’d stay by my side forever?
“I messed up. I didn’t realize how I felt until it was too late, and now I’ve lost you.
“Now I see it clearly. You’re the only one who has truly loved me all along. But because of everything between us, I was too scared to accept your love.
“But now, I know for sure. I love you too. I want to be with you. I want us to be together, no matter what. I’ll never let you go again.”
He moved toward me, his arms outstretched, but before he could close the distance, I shoved him back, hard.
His eyes were wild, bloodshot, as he gazed at me with an intensity that seemed to burn through the air.
“Mira, do you know what it felt like seeing you with another man? I was terrified. I thought I might lose you forever. I was the one who pushed you away in the first place, and now… If I’ve
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pushed you into someone else’s arms, I swear I don’t know if I could live with myself.
“I’m just glad you didn’t accept him. Thank God it’s not too late. I know you still love me. You’ve loved me for so many years. There’s no way you could just stop. Not like that.
“Letting you go was the biggest mistake of my life. And this time, no matter what happens, I won’t make that mistake again.
“Mira, come back to me. I promise I’ll never hurt you again. I’ll protect you, I swear. Just… come back.”
He took a step toward me again, but I moved out of the way, keeping my distance.
He stopped, his shoulders slumping in defeat, his eyes downcast.
After a moment of silence, I spoke, my voice calm and unwavering.
“Is that everything?”
He lifted his head, his gaze hopeful, waiting for me to say something. But all I gave him was indifference.
“I’m sure. There’s no future for us, Landon. I don’t love you, and I never will.
“You’ve already caused me enough trouble. If you keep harassing me, I won’t hesitate to call the police.
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“This isn’t your world to control. If you don’t want to get forcibly detained and deported, I suggest you leave now.”
Before turning away, I gave him one last, cold warning.
“Landon, I just want to live my life in peace. Don’t ever come near me again.”
I heard his devastated cries behind me as I walked away.
“Mira, are you really sure? If I leave now, I won’t come back!”
But I didn’t stop. I kept walking, my steps firm and resolute.
I knew Landon well enough to know that with his pride, he wouldn’t be coming back to disrupt my life.
And as for me, I would return to my studies, determined to live a life that was completely different from the one I had before.
(End)
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