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When I was younger, I used to hang out with the wrong crowd One thing led to another, and the next thing I kneas head over heels with one of these assholes women say they hate, but then end up with Except this asshole wasn’t just bad… He was evil I knew that the first time I had to put ona visit to the ER ht I’d never be able to see again

I thought of running away s are never that easy, hun You see, my lovely ex had ot down to the botto If I tried to fight back, I’d be putting other woer

That’s why one day so just snapped inside ofto start over and forget all about my past… A new start, just like in theup to you Call it bad luck; call it kar is, now that Si it as a threat toAnd I don’t knohat to do I really don’t

Tears start to well in my eyes, and I have to take a deep breath to stop et it done,” I whisper, one lone tear strea do it”

With that, I end the call and throw the phone into lasses inside the briefcase, shut it, and leave the apartment

I have no choice, it’s the only thought echoing inside my head I have no choice

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I hear a whistle co Her teeth are so white they almost seem blue She's completely naked, except for a pair of stilettos on her feet She has great breasts and a great body; I'll give her that, but I have zero interest in exchanging fucking flirty banter with her, if that's what she's hoping for

"Well, so hot today," she purrs She pushes a stray section of blonde hair behind her ear and walks closer, placing her hand on my arm

"Don't you have a prolance

She gets the hint and walks off I can hear the sound of her heels clicking against the hard floor I listen until it fades with her distance

I swear, notminutes later, another woman walks up to me She's a little more clothed, but not by much

"Is this silk?" she asks, playfully running her hand along my tie

"Yes, it is," I reply, only half listening My response is curt and unenthusiastic Ireach