Je Ne Sais Quoi

I went numb. All movements halted as I processed the information he gave me.

“I... I should be scared? But… what have I done?” I couldn’t believe the things he was saying. Why is he mad?

I should go. I tried to get up once again.

He put more weight on my twisted arm, he’s crushing me down the cushion. I felt the panic rising more and more. I wanted to scream and run hysterically but I tried to stamp it down.

That won’t help me now.

He’s far stronger and angrier, I don’t stand a chance if it will come to blows. One-on-one combat has never gone well for women against men.

“Can you release me? You’re hurting me, Matthew.”

“No. You’re just going to leave,” he said but somehow his hold eased up.

“I’m not, can we just talk about this first? There’s no need to get physical.” I tried to reason with the man, the primal need to escape from danger not letting up one bit.

“If you let me go, I’ll stay. I promise.”

“You’re too smart for your own good but I guess we could talk.” He releas