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I flinched and quickly shrank from him. His words were hurting me. This hurts more than what he said which made me hit him on the face.

I looked into his eyes. I regretted not avoiding his intense eye contact. His bright green eyes were burning with anger. I hated to see that kind of expression. I hated it more that I was the cause. He was irritated by my presence.

My lips trembled badly. I thought of leaving his house and going back to school. But, I was already here. I should not give up. I should take care of my mess. I needed to get my man back. I swallowed hard and I moved closer to him.

I nibbled on my bottom lip. "Romeo," I said gently.

"Why the heck are you so stubborn? Listen to me and leave this damn house." Romeo snapped at me, pounding his fist on the table.

"You can do this, Ivy. Don't be freaked out by his voice. You can do it." I said to myself, my hands tightening into fists.

Romeo stood up from where he was sitting and walked over to his bed. He slumped on his king