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Three Years on Tiptoe, I'm Done Trying to Fit Into His World Chapter 10
Six months later, I bought myself a car.It wasn't particularly expensive, but it was the misty blue I loved.When I picked it up, the salesperson adjusted the driver's seat for me.I slid the seat forward and straightened the backrest. The seat belt rested across the middle of my shoulder without digging into my neck.The system asked whether I wanted to save the driver's seat settings.I entered my own name.The passenger-seat profile was empty.It wasn't because that seat was meant to stay empty forever. It was because I would be the one to decide who sat there next.The apartment building didn't have assigned parking, so I rented a long-term parking space from the property management office.When I registered my car, the staff member asked how many people I wanted to authorize for access."One."When the gate lifted, a message appeared on the garage display."Welcome home, Natalia."I parked between the lines. For the first time, I didn't sit in the car waiting for someone else to
Three Years on Tiptoe, I'm Done Trying to Fit Into His World Chapter 9
A month after Zavier brought me the repayment agreement, we officially began mediation.Zavier agreed to repay the forty-eight thousand dollars I had paid toward the renovations, cover the losses from canceling the wedding, and reimburse the related expenses.He was short on cash, so he asked to pay half upfront and settle the rest after the house was sold.My lawyer asked whether I was willing to accept those terms.I looked across the table.Zavier was wearing the dark shirt I had bought for him. The cuffs had started to fray slightly.He used to hate wearing old clothes, yet now he hadn't changed out of them."Does the house have to be sold?"It was the first time since our breakup that I had voluntarily asked about one of his personal decisions.Zavier looked up, and his eyes briefly lit up."The remaining balance on the custom work and the renovation costs are still outstanding. Selling it is the best option."He paused before adding, "If you want to keep the house, I can transfer
Three Years on Tiptoe, I'm Done Trying to Fit Into His World Chapter 8
Two months later, the renovation of my apartment was finally complete.On moving day, I cooked in my new kitchen for the first time.The faucet was at exactly the right height.I didn't have to stand on tiptoe, and the water no longer splashed against my collarbone. I could reach the bowls in the upper cabinets without stretching, and when I hung my keys on the hooks by the entryway, they landed right at eye level.The smart speaker chimed."Welcome home, Natalia."I stood at the doorway, unable to bring myself to step inside.The welcome message was nothing special, yet it was the first time a space that belonged to me had truly recognized me as its owner.Just then, the doorbell rang.Zavier appeared on the screen.He wasn't carrying any flowers or gifts, only a tablet and a document folder.I didn't open the door. Instead, I spoke to him through the intercom."What do you want?""I signed the repayment agreement for the renovation costs."He held the document up to the camera."Ther
Three Years on Tiptoe, I'm Done Trying to Fit Into His World Chapter 7
"How high should the cabinets be?""31 inches.""The standard height is 33.5 inches. If we lower it, it might make the apartment harder to sell later."I looked at the empty kitchen."I need it to work for me first."For the first time since calling off the wedding, I was making decisions about my home based entirely on what worked for me.The apartment was small, only about 540 square feet.The closet rods were set at five feet five inches, and the entryway hooks were installed in two rows, one above the other.When the technician set up the smart-home system, he asked whether I wanted to add any other family members.I hesitated."For now, just me."My life didn't suddenly become easier just because I had called off the wedding.I still hadn't recovered the money I'd already spent on the renovations, and remodeling the new apartment required money, too. I went through my budget again, gave up the couch I had originally planned to buy, and slept on a folding bed for several nights.On
Three Years on Tiptoe, I'm Done Trying to Fit Into His World Chapter 6
My parents had seen the news about the canceled wedding in the mutual friends' group chat.When my mother called, her voice trembled the entire time. She didn't ask what would happen to the wedding or whether our relatives would laugh at me. She only told me to come home.I sat on the floor, my back against the edge of the bed, and told her everything from beginning to end.There was a long silence on the other end.Then my father took the phone."Do you have to stand on a stool to reach everything in that house?""Yes.""Then don't go back."His voice was low and heavy."My daughter wasn't born to spend her life on tiptoe just to reach someone else's standards."My nose stung, and I lowered my head to stare at my knees."I might not get the renovation money back anytime soon. I'll also lose part of the wedding deposit.""You can earn the money back slowly. Just don't let yourself get trapped there."After I hung up, I went through the wedding checklist and crossed everything off one i
Three Years on Tiptoe, I'm Done Trying to Fit Into His World Chapter 5
The next morning, Zavier showed up at my apartment with breakfast.He remembered that I hated cilantro, and that I always wanted chicken soup when I had a cold. There was even some fever medicine in the paper bag, with the dosage and instructions clearly marked.When I opened the door, he instinctively reached out to feel my forehead.I took half a step back.His hand froze in midair."Is your fever gone?""Yes."I didn't take the breakfast. Instead, I picked up the key to our new home from the entryway cabinet and slipped it into the envelope I'd already prepared.Zavier watched what I was doing, and his expression gradually changed."Last night, I made it clear to Xyla that she wouldn't be involved in the renovations anymore. I deleted her saved seat profile from the passenger seat, too.""What about the inspection forms she signed on your behalf?""The contractor agreed to void the inspection forms and conduct a new inspection.""And the pottery studio?"His Adam's apple bobbed."Sh
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