Chapter One

The harsh wind sliced through my jacket as if wasn't even there. My breathing was ragged, my pulse at an all time high; but slowing down as I calm. The night started out normal, until I saw him. His beautiful eyes, even though they had a haunted look deep in them. I felt my heart twitch every time I think of them. As I walk along the cold streets I remember the good, the bad, and the ugly of our relationship. The way when we got along it was like magic, but the pure fury and hate we saw in each other's eyes when we fought. My breathing has returned to normal, but my mind is racing. Where did we go wrong? Are we going to be alright? I laughed to myself; I probably looked like a crazy person. I'm not going back I told myself. We've done too much damage to each other mentally, emotionally, and physically. I touch the bruise on my ribs, yeah; still hurts. The ones on my face aren't feeling so great either. I'm done, I scream mentally; I'm moving on and not looking back. I walk back to my apartment building and go to my car. I get in and take a deep breath. I can do this, I whisper. I start the car and pull out into the street and head for the highway. Don't look back I told myself, but I did. I saw him, at the window with his head in his hands. I almost turned back, almost...