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: Him

THOSE WORDS cracked something in my heart.

Finally it felt like someone cared and usually I would mask the pain behind a smile. I would muffle my silent pleas behind a 'I'm fine' . 

And right at that moment, all of my fears were laid out in front of me. I felt bare and exposed. My insecurities seeked the comfort of her words. 

This time, the words came tumbling out. Nothing stopped me.

"Val, I'm dying." I whispered. My voice cracked as I struggled to contain my tears. "I don't have time."

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