Sighs heavily This is like wearing a dress made of sandpaper.
So, I don't want to marry him!
I plan to. But first, I need to find the perfect moment to break it off. It can't be too soon, but it can't be too late either. I want it to be just right. pauses, then continues Maybe I'll pretend like everything is normal for now, but secretly, I can start finding ways to spend less time with him. That could work, right?
Well… that depends on how stubborn he is.
nods I guess we'll find out. But I'm not going to let fear hold me back. I'll take this step by step, one day at a time. And hopefully, he'll understand and accept my decision. If not, well... I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
So, any plans on how you’ll get rid of him?
Oh, I have a few ideas up my sleeve. First, I'll make sure not to show interest in him anymore. No more compliments, smiles, or engaging conversations. That might annoy him enough to distance himself from me. Then, I can start spending more time with my friends and doing things I enjoy, so I'm not constantly around him. And if all else fails, I might consider moving to another town. It's drastic, but it could work.
You know what, girl? You’re gonna be fine.
nods, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Yeah, you're right. I'm going to be just fine.
One week passes. How’s it going?
crosses arms It's going about as well as I expected. I've been giving him the cold shoulder and avoiding him whenever possible.
Honestly, it's been quite liberating. Not having to put on a fake smile and pretend to be happy all the time has been a relief.
Have you talked to him about this yet?
Not yet. I'm still trying to find the right words. But I know deep down that I have to face him and be honest about how I feel.
pauses, thinking Well, he has a tendency to get angry when things don't go his way, so I'm prepared for him to lash out.
Don’t worry about it, girl. You’re gonna be better without him.
bites lip, sighs deeply I hope so. I really do. But I'm scared of what might happen next. What if he gets violent?
You know what? Maybe it’s time to call the police and make a restraining order against him.
clutches her hands together, takes a deep breath The thought of involving the police scares me, but maybe it's the only way to protect myself.
Would you rather let him kill you?
gulps, tears welling up in her eyes No, I can't let that happen. I need to take action and prioritize my safety. I'll call the police first thing tomorrow morning and make sure they understand how dangerous he can be. It's time to take control of my own life and put an end to this nightmare.
Good choice. Let me walk you home.
nods, visibly grateful Thank you, that would mean a lot to me. Let's go.
Okay. They leave the room. The next day, Meredith contacts the police and files a restraining order against Hunter.
breathing heavily I did it. I called the police and filed a restraining order against him. I can't believe I actually did it.
As the days past, hunter becomes more furious about the situation and stalks Meredith. One day while she’s walking home, she feels something behind her and turns around, seeing Hunter. What the…?
steps back, panic coursing through her veins Hunter! What are you doing here?
stands her ground, trembling Look, Hunter, this is over. I won't let you hurt me anymore. Stay away from me!