No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

My heart sank even further. "Mrs. Walker, I'm Deborah's... friend. I heard something happened to her. Can you tell me how she's doing, what happened?"

"We don't know... she won't talk," Mrs. Walker said, her voice cracking with emotion.

"Is Deborah's boyfriend there?" I asked.

"Boyfriend?" Mrs. Walker paused, seemingly unaware of this detail.

My heart plummeted, and I also knew the answer. Deborah had gone through something major, and her boyfriend wasn't there. It seemed clear that whatever happened to Deborah involved her boyfriend. "Deborah's friend, what's this about her boyfriend?" Mrs. Walker picked up on the concern in my voice and asked.

"Mrs. Walker, it's something Deborah should tell you herself. Can you let her talk to me on the phone? Tell her it's Felicia."

"Okay, okay, please talk to her," Mrs. Walker was noticeably agitated.

Soon, I heard Mrs. Walker telling Deborah, "Deborah, it's your friend, Felicia... she wants to talk to you..."

Then there was silence. I guessed Mrs. Walker had put the phone next to Deborah, so I spoke up, "Deborah, I'm in Houston now. My phone was broken, and I only saw your message today."

was no response from Deborah. I swallowed hard, trying to ease the tightness in my throat. "Deborah, are you going through some tough times? Or... did someone hurt you? Is it something to do with your boyfriend?" Deborah remained silent, as if she had lost her voice. I still didn't hear her answer, but Mrs. Walker became anxious, "Deborah, talk

gave me my answer, but I still asked, "Deborah, what happened? Did someone betray

time, I heard

if she could keep smiling no

now, she was

crying? Speak to me, what did that jerk do to

in resignation and took back the phone, "This stubborn girl won't talk. I'll ask her again later." "Mrs. Walker, don't push her if she doesn't want to talk. Let her heal for now. I'll talk to her when I get back," I tried to

I'm leaving

Walker, please keep an eye on her,"

wouldn't give up easily

she must still be trapped in her situation,

her boyfriend have done to make her

full of men, and letting go of one meant finding someone better.

she did

heavy heart felt like it was being crushed under a boulder because of Deborah's suicide attempt, I wasn't in a hurry to return before, but with Deborah in such a state, I needed to get back as soon as