NATALIE

I know. I know I have to go.

So, I turn around and make my way out of there, as fast as I can. Unlike the night when Ryker stopped me, no one comes in my way.

I continue to walk, unable to comprehend what has happened. My mind is blank and my body, cold.

When I am close to the border, a voice finally calls out to me.

“ Natalie! Where are you going? ”

My breath hitches in my throat. Tears sting the back of my eyes. I whip around, facing Anne who is rushing to me.

“ What’s wrong?! ” She huffs, coming to a stop in front of me.

“ I—He doesn’t love me. He—He still loves her. I don’t know what to... ” I sob, my voice breaking at the end.

Forgetting what happened between us, I embrace her. The lava cooking inside me, bubbles out in form of tears streaming down my eyes.

She rubs my back, letting me cry over her shoulder.

I finally know what I feel. It’s like my heart has broken into so many pieces, it’s hard for me to gather the shattered mess.

“ Tell me what happened. ” She pat