And When I Try To Walk Away Novels & Stories

“And I’ll always care about you. But this... us... it can’t happen.” With that, I turn and walk away, each step feeling like a mile. I don’t look back, because if I do, I won’t be able to leave.

“I need to make sure nothing happens.” And with that, I walked away.

I said finally, cutting through the silence. Deflecting. Dismissing. Escaping. I turned away from her before she could say anything else. Before she could look at me like that again. And without another word, I walked away. I didn’t stop. Even when her voice followed me. Even when it cut through the air like something sharp enough to draw blood. “You are walking away, right? That’s all you know how to do.” My steps slowed for a fraction of a second on the staircase. Just a fraction.

I don’t stay to listen. I slip out quietly, letting the door close behind me. And for the first time in my life, I realize I’m not walking away to avoid the mess. I’m walking away because I finally know I’ve been the mess all along.

I knew I should walk away. “This…” I muttered, my voice breaking, “this is wrong.”

I inhale slowly, then nod. And without another word, I walk away...

All the strength drained out of me, leaving me utterly paralyzed. He started closing the distance, but my mind raced, desperate to find a way out of the coffee shop. I turned and walked away, trying to lose him, not daring to look back even once. “Where do you think you’re going, Casey? Don’t be like that. Let’s talk.” “Stay away from me!” I snapped, quickening my pace.

“I…I can’t…” I turned and walked out. I wasn’t ready. I wasn’t ready at all.

"I don't want to see you." I turned and walked away. * * *

Still thinking about all of this, with that thought sinking to the depth of my mind I had let out a sigh before walking away from the terrace. “You Know all of this is useless if you dont try to leave yourself, or how do you intend doing this? “ Abigail was right.. As a matter of fact she had been right all through that afternoon, if I wanted this I had to take it upon myself by leaving. At walked away and didn't know what to do at the moment —All I wanted to do was accept the fact that all of these could be averted. I had turned away and instead made way to my room , the moment I walked in , I heard the chugging sound of his vehicle.