“He heard my voice. He heard it for the first time…”

The next day, I felt heavy breaths on my neck. My small body was clasped in large arms, holding me near his heart. Opening my eyes slowly, I looked up at the man who embraced me all night to dispel my fear.

Knowing all too well that he is my greatest fear.

I don’t know if he will be the same as last night or not. Though I wanted him too and I don’t know myself. What took over me that I blurted those nonsense talks?

But it feels light after taking out the talks that were crushing me...