Put on Hold

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I'm sorry- I'm sorry

The words come out of my mouth, interrupting theirs. Maybe if they see that I understand then they'll stop. I'm sorry, I understand- you can stop.

They don't stop.
It continues after I apologize.
They seem more aggravated now-
Did I do something wrong?
Oh, I interrupted them.
Yes, that's it,
I should wait for them to finish,
Then I can go.

But I don't want to wait
I can't stay here
I can't keep calm
I need to leave

Maybe if I hide my shaking hands, I avert my watering eyes, I keep my mouth shut, I can pretend to be okay until they're done.

Then I'll be allowed to leave.

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