ANNA I blinked, not quite believing what I heard—still hearing rather. My ears buzzed at the request, unwilling to understand. Jay, questioning eyes, stared at me, calling my name, “Anna?” Blinking some more, I cleared my throat, hoping to the goddess I had misheard him, “I'm sorry I didn't quite get that. What did you say?” Jay sighed, striding into the semi-empty room, filled with hospital equipment and nothing of mine, his arm making wild gestures, “I've thought about it, Anna. You and I are like a pea pod, we just fit you know?” He asked, turning to look at me, “ You have to come with me, Anna. I can't bear to leave you here.” Jay’s words stunned me into silence, my brain turned to mush as his words were put on replay. I stared at him, my mouth half opened, and my mind struggled to catch up. He was no longer asking —he was demanding. I could feel his sincerity, from the way he spoke, his excitement for a future he claimed to see us have, and yet I couldn't bring myself to
Last Updated : 2025-12-07 Read more