Chapter 68: It's Over, Alexander

I stood outside Alexander's apartment, my heart racing with anticipation. I had been thinking about this moment for weeks, ever since I had finally realized that I deserved better than Alexander's toxic love.

As I looked up at the apartment building, I felt a sense of nostalgia wash over me. This was the place where Alexander and I had shared so many memories, where we had laughed and loved and fought.

But as I stood there, I knew that I couldn't stay stuck in the past. I had to move forward, no matter how hard it was.

I took a deep breath and raised my hand to knock on the door. But before I could make contact, the door swung open and Alexander stood before me, a look of surprise and concern on his face.

"Sofia, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice laced with worry.

I stood tall, my shoulders back and my head held high. "It's over, Alexander," I said, my voice firm and resolute.

Alexander's face fell, and he took a step back, as if he had been punched in the gut. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice shaking.

"I mean that I'm done," I said. "I'm done with the lies and the manipulation. I'm done with the toxic love and the heartbreak. I'm done with you, Alexander."

Alexander's eyes widened in shock, and he took another step back, as if he was trying to escape the truth. "Sofia, please," he said, his voice begging. "Don't say that. We can work through this. We can make it right."

I shook my head, a sad smile on my face. "You don't get it, Alexander," I said. "You never got it. You never understood me, or my needs, or my boundaries. You only understood your own desires, your own needs, your own boundaries."

Alexander's face fell, and he looked at me with a mixture of sadness and regret. "I'm sorry, Sofia," he said. "I'm so sorry for hurting you. I never meant to cause you pain."

I nodded, feeling a sense of closure and finality. "I know you didn't, Alexander," I said. "But that's not the point. The point is that you did hurt me, and you did cause me pain. And now, it's time for me to move on."

Alexander nodded, a look of resignation on his face. "I understand," he said. "I'll leave you alone, Sofia. I'll give you the space you need."

I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "Thank you, Alexander," I said. "Thank you for finally understanding."

As I turned to leave, Alexander called out to me. "Sofia, wait," he said.

I turned back to him, a question in my eyes. "What?" I asked.

Alexander took a step forward, his eyes locked on mine. "I love you, Sofia," he said. "I'll always love you."

I felt a pang of sadness and regret. I had loved Alexander once, with all my heart and soul. But now, I knew that I deserved better. I deserved to be loved and respected, not manipulated and controlled.

"I'm sorry, Alexander," I said. "But I don't love you anymore. I deserve better than what you can offer me."

Alexander's face fell, and he looked at me with a mixture of sadness and regret. "I understand," he said. "I'll leave you alone, Sofia."

And with that, I turned and walked away, leaving Alexander and our toxic love behind. I knew that I would never look back, that I would never again give Alexander the power to hurt me.

As I walked away from the apartment building, I felt a sense of freedom and liberation. I was finally free from the cycle of love and heartbreak that had defined our relationship.

I knew that I would never again settle for anything less than the love and respect I deserved. I would never again give my heart to someone who didn't appreciate me, who didn't value me.

I was strong and independent, and I knew that I could make it on my own. I didn't need Alexander or anyone else to make me happy.

As I walked, I felt a sense of hope and optimism. I knew that I had a bright future ahead of me, a future filled with possibility and promise.

I was excited to see what lay ahead, to explore new places and meet new people. I was excited to discover new things about myself and to grow as a person.

And as I walked, I felt a sense of peace and contentment. I knew that I had made the right decision, that I had finally found the strength and courage to walk away from a toxic relationship.

I was free, finally free from the pain and the heartache .