42~Hannah & Zachary

"Hannah, what are you saying?"

"I can't do this anymore Zach. I can't." I said weakly.

"Hannah, you can't do this now. I need you."

I shook my head, slowing untangling myself from his strong arms. I couldn't go on like this. I ran out of there without a looking back. Having him hold me so close like that was messing with me. I was resolute at this point, this union had drained me too much and I was done. For good.

I heard him come after me and I hastened my steps.

"Hannah let's at least discuss-"

I slammed the door in his face before he could complete the statement. I could not be swayed by his empty words, not at all. Not anymore.

For the next few days I anxiously waited for the mailman to bring in my package.

"Poof?" I felt a hand on my shoulder and reflexively jumped.

"Yes Mama." I said in relief.

"Are you alright?"

I don't understand how such a simple question could bring tears to my eyes. However, I blinked them away and nodded.

"I was coming up to see you when one of the maid