168 “You’re Pushing Me Away.”

Sophia’s nerves were frayed all day, her mind consumed by thoughts of her tumultuous relationship with Alexander. Despite her desire to remain angry with him, she couldn’t shake the understanding of why he had acted as he did. However, she knew deep down that their relationship couldn’t thrive on unspoken truths, no matter how well -intentioned they may be.

Throughout the day, Sophia and Alexander exchanged biting messages, each word laden with the weight of their unresolved conflict. As the evening approached, Sophia made her way to Alexander’s apartment as they had agreed upon.

She knocked on the door, and Alexander opened it, inviting her inside with a weary expression. Without hesitation, Sophia launched into the conversation.

“Alexander, we can’t go on like this,” she stated firmly.

“I agree,” he replied, gesturing for her to take a seat at the table.

“I want to be able to trust you,” Sophia continued, her voice tinged with frustration.

believe me?” Alexander questioned, his tone

you hide the truth from

did the same, Sophia,”

at all. I was acting to save my best friend, and I didn’t have

think that justifies it?”

without even thinking to call me,” she asserted. “But the important

why I kept quiet,

think you were wrong

apologize for

you want to be with me, you should know that I’m not a woman who needs saving. I am a woman who can work

didn’t trust

it, but you

I

hiding things from me. You’re so afraid of losing me that you don’t realize that

how can I not be afraid, Sophia,” Alexander shouted, his voice breaking with

was startled by his outburst, her anger momentarily

I’m afraid the world is too cruel and they could hurt you. You still don’t tell me you love me, and I’m starting to believe it’s true. And no matter how confident I am, I die every time I don’t know if you’ll be okay with me today. And because I know you can handle yourself, I don’t know if you’ll ever

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