As You Wish
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"But I love you." I whimpered. Words escaping me. My mind still fuzzy with what she was saying, she wasn't making any sense. I didn't know what brought this on. Maybe I had spent too much time away from her, maybe I could've made more of an effort. I thought I had. But I guess that I hadn't tried hard enough.
A small smile found her lips but it didn't reach her eyes, she turned away uttering the words that broke me. "Sometimes love isn't enough."
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Two years ago, Vanessa broke Zachary's heart. Their five year long relationship ended quickly, though neither of them really wanted it to.
She thought it was an opportunity to give him what he deserved.
He thought she hated him.
Neither of which was true, but they were both too stubborn to talk it through.
With poor communication, years of longing and an undeniable pull towards each other, this is a story that questions whether or not love is enough for a happy ending.
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Trigger Warnings: Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, Sex, Adult Themes and Yearning.
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