His Weakness, Her Liberation

Why Are You Still Here?

I was surprised to find Michael in my bed the next morning. I just knew my lack of response to his confession would send him running, but here he was. Maybe he did really love me. I sat up on the edge of my bed, still trying to process the last 24 hours. I felt his hand creep up my back.

"Janeé?"

"Why are you still here, Michael? Snowflake will be worried." My words were unusually petty for first thing in the morning.

"I'm here because I want to be here. I stayed because I want to be with you. We made love last night and even though you didn't say it back, I know you love me too now. I can't just walk away from that."

"But I can. You made your choice with Alex. Please go. And don't call me again." I turned my back to him to keep myself from looking at him and falling back into our unhealthy cycle.

"I need you Jay, babe, please. I won't be right without you."

I said nothing, hoping my lack of response would show him I was serious. After a few minutes of silence, he gathered his things off of the floor and I heard my front door slam shut. I ran to my window and watched him as he walked to his car, drove away and out of my life.

THE END

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