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Alice Anderson

"What?!" He looked shocked.

"I'm sorry James but I can't do this"

I can't do this because I can't tell him the real reason why I'm rejecting him.

"You mean, you're rejecting me because of that?"

"And you think, it's not enough reason for me to? I will end up putting your life at risk. I... I can't do that to you"

"What the fuck are you saying, Alice?! We've been together for years now! I've never thought about my safety for once! You know why? Because I never cared! All I wanted was just you! Your presence around me. Despite that, nothing has happened to me to date and now, you're suddenly worried for my safety?" He doesn't seem to buy my lie.

"Is there anything you're not telling me?" He asked carefully as he look deeply into my eyes.

Yes, I have a lot to say. I'm getting married to another man- I wanted to say that to him but can't bring myself to say such a thing to him.

"I need to leave now" I suddenly blurted.

"You think I'm going to allow you to ste