It's The Falling in Love

Chapter Seventeen

Kevin and I laid in our bed, cuddling.

"I'll let you choose tonight, round two?" He asked.

I smirked, "No, Kevin. Not tonight."

Kevin pouted, "How come?"

I chuckled, "Kevin, I just got out of the hospital. I've got some bruises and I don't really feel like getting anymore at the moment." I blushed.

Kevin chuckled, "I wouldn't do that to ya... There." He awkwardly said.

I giggled, "Mhm.."

Kevin smirked, kissing my cheek.

"Goodnight then, baby." He said, pulling away from me.

I smiled, laying flat on my side. "Night." I said, turning the lamp off.

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It's probably about two in the morning now. I'm still having trouble sleeping.

It's been a problem lately.

How can I sleep? I'm lying next to my boyfriend that beat me nearly to death.

I have to escape. I can't stay here with this man any longer.

Michael was right. 

I opened my eyes wide opened, looking straight into the darkness.

I took a deep breath, It's time to leave, Mia. Go. Now. 

I slowly got out of bed, trying not to make a sudden move. 

I tip-toed to the dresser.

I quickly opened the dresser and my suitcase, filling it with clothes.

I can't take everything, but I'm taking what I need. 

I grabbed my sandals, putting them on.

The lamp suddenly went on.

I gasped.

"What are you doing?" Kevin hoarsely asked.

My eyes widened, "I-I um.." I gulped, not knowing what to say.

Kevin looked down at my suitcase.

"Baby.." He sadly whispered, getting out of bed.

I bit my lip.

Kevin walked up to me, "What are you trying to do?" He softly said, his voice cracking.

"I-I-"

Kevin looked into my eyes. His icy-blue eyes suddenly became glassy.

"Are you leaving me?" He whispered.

I didn't say a thing.

Kevin fell to his knees, covering his face.

"Baby, please!" He begged, cupping his hands together.

"Don't leave, Mia!" He cried.

I felt my heart crack a little. I've never seen Kevin so broken.. 

"I love you, Mia. I-I've been a horrible man to you!" He sobbed, standing up.

Kevin gently held onto my hands. "I do all the things I do because I love you." He softly said.

I felt a tear escape from my left eye.

"Don't leave me, baby.." He sobbed.

"Kevin, I've had it." I softly said, my voice wobbling.