The next day

Jay obviously didn't take my words seriously, and in an act of brotherly love told me to hang up, go to sleep and call him again in the morning. I obediently ended that call, but I stood firmly at what I asked for, and I was willing to state that again, as soon as I would wake up.

I was going to fall asleep with my mind clear and willing to do anything to convince Jay that learning how to protect myself was crucial for me being together with Hiro… or buying coffee and wine whenever I needed to.

I put myself in the good mood… or rather, wine did. I lied comfortably in my bed and I closed my eyes. Seconds later, I saw the blood bursting out of my attacker's neck, I felt pain from the wound on my cheek, and had troubles with breathing, exactly like the time I was being strangled. I kept reminiscing each detail of what happened in the alley. The scenes were played in front of my eyes up until the late morning when I finally decided to open my eyes feeling exh