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MIRABELLA

I walk through the mansion again recalling all the memories we made here, Michael and I.

I'd skip school so we could cuddle up on his bed watching whatever series I fancied.

I sit on his bed and inhale, exhale. 'I am not Cataline, I am Mirabella and what I want is simple and clear. I want a simple life with the man I love, I want to play housewife and have kids and worry over them and see them smile and watch them grow. Whatever I think I feel for Jason isn't real anymore and cannot be, I know what I have to do.'

I pick up my cellphone and switch it on, dailing in Micheals phone number, he picks on the first ring.

"come home" I say softly

"come home baby, I'm waiting for you"

I listen to the rise and fall of breaths on the other end, listen to him falling apart and finally sighing in relief.

"Wait for me" he says, " Don't leave"

I smile and hang up the phone. Nothing is going to stop me from living the life I want.

MICHEAL