43. Do I have a choice?

Delilah

I get ready for my date with Ryan. Yes, I am still going to see him again, even though Sebastian found out and treated me like garbage. I am not scared of Sebastian.

He thinks I am weak, but I'm not weak. What will he do to me? Beat me? That was the only thing that was left for him to do, and as soon as he did it, I will run to the police.

I know I shouldn't be provoking him. I put myself in this situation and gave him a chance to trap me. But that doesn't mean he can push me around the way he does.

In a few hours, I arrived at the restaurant and waited for Ryan. He showed up shortly after.

"Delilah! You look beautiful," he said and proceeded to kiss me on the cheek, but I drew back.

Ryan steps back awkwardly. "Sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable."

"It's fine. Look, I am here, but this doesn't mean anything," I said.

"Technically, this is our second date," Ryan smirked.

I don't find it amusing. I am starting to feel nervous now that I am here. I wouldn't be sur