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I should’ve known better than to fool myself into thinking that she would want all of me. She got a small glimpse of what life would be like with me and she couldn't handle it. Running away like a coward. I won't ever forget what she's done. My hand clenches around the steering wheel as the sadness and anger rises within me. It's to much and I will never feel like this again. I will never allow someone to have this type of power over me.
Right then and there I vow, “Hazel better not ever come back. If she does, she will pay."
Chapter nine
Hazel
Entering my new apartment in my new town across the country, I take a deep breath. I walk to the large picture windows in the living room that overlooks the beach and even though the sight of it is beautiful I can't appreciate it. I've always wanted to travel to California and see the beaches, but I wanted to do it with Dexter. I let out a sigh. I miss him so much.
I pull out my old phone from my purse and open the text that Dexter sent me the night I decided to leave. Punishing myself I reread them again and again. as I let the tears slide down my face.
Dexter: Baby, call me.
Dexter: Don’t do this, Hazel.
Dexter: Hazel you will get your ass back here, now.
When my vision starts to blur, I know it's time to put my phone away.
Guilt slashes through my chest when I think about how I left. I packed up all my shit while Dexter was lying in bed recovering. But I had to leave, who knows what this mystery person would do if I didn't. I can still see all the bruises that litter his skin. My stomach churns at the idea of him hurting and not being there to take care of him.
I know I will never find anyone to love as much as I love him. I had to put space between us.
Telling my family, I was leaving was just as hard as writing the note I left for Dexter. They all seemed to understand. Thankfully they didn't try to guilt me anymore then I'm already doing to myself. I know my sister and mother speculate that its more then I'm willing to tell them.
I turn away from the windows and head back to the moving truck. The movers are standing next to it when I walk up, "Let's start unpacking the truck. I'm in apartment 245 on the second floor."
"You got it ma'am." I cringe as the memory of Dexter and I laughing, when we were on a road trip after high school graduation.
"Ha. Ha. He called you ma'am that means you're an old lady." He laughs as he pushes his shoulder into mine. I shove him back rolling my eyes, "Shut up stupid."
"Hazel I might be stupid, but your old at least according to that guy." He says as he continues to laugh pointing at the gas station attendant.
"Just get into the car you ass." I say laughing.
My phone buzzes in my hand pulling me from the memory. When I look down, I see that it’s the unknown number again. Shit, how did they get my new number? Dexter wasn’t the only reason I changed my number.
I was hoping that after breaking mine and Dexter’s hearts that I would be left alone in my own misery. Allowing me to move on and try to put everything behind me. I guess I wasn’t so lucky. I read the message over and over.
It’s a picture of me standing in front of my new apartment right where I am now.
Unknown Caller: Good girl for leaving Dexter. I know where you are, if you go to him in any way, he will pay.
Tears start to stream down my face. This is a reminder of what my life has become. I can never see Dexter again.
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Chapter 1
Hazel
“It’s time to come home,” my sister's voice rings through the phone.
I huff out a breath. This is what I’ve been dreading. I knew my self-imposed exile wouldn't last forever. The day I found out that my mom was sick I knew I would have to come home eventually. I was just hoping I would have longer, before being beckoned back to Rose Valley.
“I know. I know. It’s just that I’ve got so much going on out here. I’m not sure how quickly I’ll be able to get back to Rose Valley.”
