Memories

You Again?

A dark shadow slowly covers me. My hair stood on end, a shiver raced down my spine and a lump came to my throat. It was him.

I felt his icy fingers grip me as he slowly pulls me into safety

The air turned black around me.

The awful memories flood back into my mind.

all the tears and worry that haunted me for years.

A wave of anger washes over me.

"Iris, let me explain."

I was never going to forgive him.

He ran away when I needed him most.

**Flashback**

Dry tears leave streaks in my makeup.

My hands are shaking.

I slowly opened the front door. I couldn't wait to see my boyfriend.

He was almost too good to be true.

After the attack, I was never the same. I took a sabbatical leave from work because I was too distraught about such an intense workplace.

My eyes darted around the room.

Odd - he isn't here. Jacob is a chef, whenever I return home he is always trying to come up with a new recipe.

I creep around the kitchen.

My eyes flick over to a folded white note on the countertop.

I cautiously pick up the note.

My heart broke then and there.

He ran away.

Because he can't handle me.

Boiling rage filled me.

Everything goes red.

I scream as I destroy the kitchen windows with his favourite pan.

I threw out all our photos and all of his cooking supplies, earning a yell from the people on the floor below me.

How could he leave me?