Claire's POV:

My body trembled when I walked closer to that park where we supposed to meet. I wasn't still sure, did I do right when I went meet him.

I just wanted do it in peace and not leave hard feelings between us, even it would have been probably right for him. But this wasn't just about him, this was about me too. I wanted get out of these chains too and move on.

I had to do it for myself and for my health.

Step by step, I got closer to that fountain where he told to wait for me. He wasn't there yet. I sat edge of it and looked around. Thankfully there was people here so I'd get help if I needed it. I still didn't trust him.

Suddenly, I felt how a hand touched my shoulder. I was ready to slap that person but then I realized, it was Robert. He looked so different. He had cut his hair and his eyes looked so much older than months ago.

Was he okay? No, of course he wasn't but I had nothing to do about it. He had caused this mess himself to him. We would be living happily together if he hasn't messed up. I nodded him back as greeting

"You came" he breathed out and smiled big. "I already thought that I'd jump of the bridge if I won't see you again" he commented. I rolled my eyes to him. "Stop being dramatic. You seem to be fine" I said back, even I saw clearly that he wasn't.

"I'm nothing but okay. Since I woke up in that cell next morning, I realized that I had done maybe the biggest mistake in my life. After I got back home I have cried myself to sleep because you're not there next to me on the bed anymore" he almost whispered his words in the end.

"Probably you can ever forgive me that which I made you go through. I won't ask you to do it because I don't deserve it. I just want you to know that I'm sorry this all and I want you only the best" I noticed few tears rolling down his cheek. "I'm so sorry, I hope that someone else can give you that happiness which I couldn't give" he sniffled and stood up from the bench

"I'll forgive you" I mumbled. Those words came out of my mouth without thinking. "but promise me that you will ever treat girl like anymore" I continued and he nodded quickly. "I'll promise you that" he said and hugged me tightly.

My body tensed. I still didn't feel too comfortable around him when those flashbacks ran inside my head and my brain yelled to run away. However, I just stood there hugging him. "Thanks" was all I got out before we pulled out of the hug. That was maybe one of the dumpiest way to answer but it was better than just standing there quiet.

"So.. would you like to come drink a cup of coffee with me before our ways will separe?" his question was so innocent that I would have said right away yes before my I stopped myself. "I don't know, I mean. It's late already.. I should-" "You think that I'll hurt you again, right? Claire, honey, those days are gone. Now when I got that peace with you I wouldn't want break it ever again" He cut me off.

I looked down on my feet, he was right. That was exactly what I thought. "You have to trust me. I won't hurt you but of course if you have better things to do, you can go" he said and turned around. "It was nice to see you, Claire. I wish you a good luck to life.."

His voice sounded so sad even he tried cover his disappointment. I didn't want be the bad one. No, I didn't want this end like this. I ran after him and yelled: "Okay, just one cup but nothing more" He smiled weakly back and nodded

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