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PART OF THE BOOK FROM EVA'S POINT OF VIEW

I had only one door left to open, it was obvious that it was the door to Samuel's room. I grabbed the door lock very gently in case Samuel was awake. I walked in without making a sound. He was lying on his side looking out the bedroom window. He seemed to be thinking about something. I wanted to say "hello," but I didn't know what his reaction might be. I turned to leave the room and go to my room. It was too late, at that I heard a, "Eva?

-Eva? Is that you? -Samuel said. I missed that voice so much, but I couldn't forget what I had come to this room to do. I had to end the relationship. My mother was practically dead because of us, me and Samuel, and that hurt like hell.

Occasionally I hear my mom talking to my brother in the kitchen about my relationship. Neither of them liked the idea of seeing us together. It should be noted that my mother knew nothing of what Samuel was telling me. That his dad was also my dad and everything, obviously, s