~~ FIDELIA ~~ Soft hues of light seeped through the narrow gap of the slightly ajar door. My fingers were stiff around the door knob. All the alarms in my head were going off, warning me to run. Run. Because once I got in there, the last thread of whatever I've been trying to keep together would snap and ruin everything. “Shut the door if you're not ready to come in.” He said. I took a deep breath, slowing my palpitating heartbeat. I could handle this. Whatever it was. I had done this a couple of times in the past. Living and breathing the same air as an abuser did that to someone. Made them thick skinned God, why did I think of him now of all times? Bad timing. I pushed the door open and stepped in. He was seated behind his desk, his eyes focused on his screen, an unreadable expression in them. He straightened up slightly without sparing me a glance as I shut the door behind me. “Are you ready to tell me the truth, or do I do it for you?” His voice was lethally c
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