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They changed her life.
Three words. "I like girls."
Three more. "So do I."
Five words. "Will you be my girlfriend?"
One word. "Yes."
Five words. "He is an eligible husband."
Two words. "I won't."
Four words. "Marry him or else."
One word. "Bitch."
Two words. "Please. No."
Three words. "I'm begging you."
Silence.
One word. A name. "Mor?"
And then came on the barrage of words, for she had glimpsed death and wanted to enjoy every moment of life.
"He's back!"
"Mate?"
"She loves him."
"You're happy."
"Blindass bat."
"She loves you back."
They drowned her, the words. Until one day, she managed to say something from under their constant torrent.
"I like females."
Slowly, the words began to fade, while the important ones shined brighter than the moon itself.
Five words. "Wanna go out some time?"
One word. "Definitely."
Five words. "Will you be my girlfriend?"
One word. "Always."
Four words. "Will you marry me?"
All that existed was her heartbeat.
"Yes."