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"I will never stop trying"

Sapphire's Pov

I was shocked by the words of Erick, when he said he loved me, at first i felt he was joking and just making fun of the fact that i was upset with him, but his facial expression was just so different, and serious that i felt he meant all he was saying.

"Sapphire i fucking love you, i know its weird, and awkward, but all this time its been you on my mind your face, your attitude, your expressions, i just cant get over you, I've tried everything, to get you off my mind, but its not working, i love you Sapphire" Erick said.

I'm just so surprised, the only person that ever loved me was my father, he's the only one whom i mattered to, i was just speechless, i couldn't say a word, all i could do is to look into his eyes to find some fault, something that would tell me he was lying to me.

"Say something Sapph, i need to know what you feel, i need to hear your voice, just say something"

"What do you want me to say Erick?, i'm just surprised at you, no one has ever said something like this to me, I'll tell you something, my dad was the only person who ever loved me, i never received love, ever since my father died, i lost hope in having any love in my life, and now you come all of a sudden, saying you love me"..

"Its the truth Sapph, i know you've had a tough time, a really hard life, and it was not easy for you, but, deep down, there's someone who loves you, someone, who doesn't want to see those tears from your eyes but always wants your smiles, and cheerful attitude, i know we haven't known each other for a long time, but i know i am sure and i can shout out proudly of what i feel for you Sapph"

"Erick, i think what you might feel for me is pity, its your emotions messing with you, your not clearly sure of what you feel, i know in a matter of days you'd come back and realise that it's just an illusion, its a phase its not real"

"Sapph, what i feel for you is real, and I'm ready to do anything and prove my love to you"

"I need to go Erick, i need to clear my head, and i have to get back to work"

I knew he might not let me go, but i just had to because i couldn't handle it, i couldn't face it, i wasn't ready for this, and i just had to go away from him..

I ran and got into the car, and drove off as fast as i could..

In the car i turned on the radio, and it had a music playing, it was Lovely by Billie Ellish and Khalid. I could remember because i had it in my phone, and the song is so good that it always gets me emotional..

I remembered my Dad, and how he lost his life because of me, my dad who loved me, its really hard trying to live with the guilt for the rest of my life, knowing he died, all just because he cared for me too much.

My mom said it once that i was cursed, and that anyone who loved me would always end up hurt or in danger, just like my dad, and i didn't want the same faith for Erick, that's why i needed to get away from him the best way i could, so he wouldn't get hurt because of me.

Sometimes i get tired, and i get depressed, and very emotional, but i guess i am still fighting for me, and my future, and to show my mom, who always looked down on me that she was wrong.

But i didn't know if she was wrong in the aspect of me being cursed, although i never wanted to think deep into it.. I just didn't want to think i am.

Tears rolled down my eyes but i quickly wiped them off, i didn't want anyone to notice that i was crying.

I parked the car at the driveway, and Mrs sarah was happy with how it all went out, and was impressed, that my first day of work, i made no flaws.

The rest of the day went by smoothly, and i tried my best to avert my attention from Erick, and tried not to think about him.

I decided to take a walk back to the hostel, instead of taking a taxi, i needed the fresh air, i felt like i needed more oxygen, to think.

The air was refreshing, and i could feel relaxed, i don't know but having the scents of fresh air fill my lungs, helps in reducing my stress and helps me to think less.

I kept on walking but i could sense someones presence from behind me, i turned back, but i didn't see anyone, so i decided to keep walking but faster this time, but i still felt someones presence at my back. I turned again and saw a guy, he was huge, and tall, and looked very masculine, there was something familiar about him, but i just couldn't place it, i kept walking faster and i realised that the more i walked faster the more he did..

I got so scared and afraid, that i started running, because i didn't even know why he was after me, i kept running and i didn't even know where i was running to anyway, but i met a dead end, and had to stop, he was right at my back, then i summoned enough courage to face and talk to him.

"Do i know you, why are you after me?" I said.

He just kept walking towards me without saying anything but only had an evil smirk on his face..

I could do nothing but stand and face him, i already reached a dead end and there was no where else to run to.

I yelled out for help, then he finally spoke up.

"Don't bother yelling princess, no one can hear you"

Suddenly that voice was familiar but i tried convincing myself that its not what i thought.

"Why are you after me?, do i know you, or do you know me from somewhere?" i suddenly summoned up enough courage to ask.

Then i realised his arm, it had that same tattoo, that the guy who shot my father had, and his voice was exactly the same, i could sense deep inside me that he was the one.

"Yes we have met from somewhere but someone wants to meet you"

Before i could say another word, someone from behind held my arms tight and wrapped a handkerchief around my nose, the scent was so strong, that it made my head spin and i felt my legs getting weak soon after i was overwhelmed by darkness.