Theodore, why did you do that? "says the narrator." I told her, tears in my eyes, that I didn't want it to happen and that she would regret it.

"It was an act of self-defense," he explained to me as he hugged me, and I reciprocated by hugging him back.

Aurelia, you have my heartfelt affection. I sincerely apologize for anything I've done. I realize this is not the appropriate time, but I figured I would lose that sooner rather than later, so I stated it. He stated that it was a soft feeling.

The siren of the police car approaching us can be heard in the distance, and I...