Chapter Forty -- Realization

Ella's POV

"Ella..." he moved toward me but I stopped him with a hand gesture.

I decided to keep working here because I can't keep running away from my fate. But I have to be strong enough to face the situation. Where do I go again? I didn't want to run any longer. I'm stronger than that. I'm going to face everything life throws at me. I'm not that girl any longer. I wasn't the same girl from some months back. Now, I'm an upgraded version of Ella Karen Lawrence. I'm stronger now. I'm not a runner.

I didn't have a reason to run this time. He is not my boyfriend, so I can't say he cheated. This is a fact and I want to accept it and carry on with life.

"It wasn't what you thought, Ella. It was supposed to be a perk on the cheek, she turned last minute. Believe me. I will never do that to you. She is just a friend"