The Act of Love
Her hatred toward Xavier had just drowned out the guilt.
She took a deep breath and continued, "At first, he did not give in. But I approached him again about six months ago and told him that I'd had a crush on him for five years. I told him he was my first love, and I was willing to wait for him forever.
"I think he saw the version of himself that he wanted to be in me, so his resolve crumbled, and he crossed the line."
Rachel was wearing a red dress. Her long hair cascaded down her back. She was the same age as my younger sister, but her eyes held so much more secrets and sorrows than a woman her age should have.
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