I haven’t really known any decent nice guys in my time; the circles I moved in and the acquaintances I made in my chosen path brought me only men who always had motives. Like Alexi, he had something to gain from me and is now discarding me after he has gotten it. I don’t know how to feel knowing that someone is willing to take care of me because I am sick for no reason other than he wants to; it makes me feel uneasy in a way. I know there isn’t a reason not to trust him, but my gut never trusts anyone. I’m not used to kindness.

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