The Reason I Breathe Is You
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Last published Mon, May 21, 2018
Elyse Madsen is by far not your average twenty year old. Her mother died recently from an illness and her father is always busy with work. Her ex-boyfriend used to abuse her until he was recently sent to jail for breaking and entering into the town's liquor store. Her best friend, Chyler Brighton is the only one that is currently there for her. A couple months ago, Elyse moved in with Chyler, into her small apartment in Los Angeles. Since then, Chyler has been trying to get Elyse to step out of her comfort zone and to try new things, which is not likely going to happen. One day, Chyler decides to take Elyse to their favorite little cafe, but something will be different this time around. Someone at the cafe catches a glimpse of Elyse and realizes he can't keep his eyes off of her. His face is not one she recognizes, but one she wants to be able to get familiar with. She gets lost in his brown eyes, and his mysteriousness makes her crave to know him. Before this day, Elyse couldn't imagine herself finding love ever again, but will this mysterious man make her change her mind even slightly?
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