The emptiness made her insides ache.
Anna McPartlin, Apart From The Crowd.
“I need some space.""Because of my past?""No, because of mine. When I'm around you I feel like I'm falling. I need to stop before I smash into the ground.""Are you always so honest?""No. Mostly I'm ...”
“Suddenly they were dancing, holding each other tight, moving in circles that symbolised their relationship, both afraid to let go, both willing the song to continue while silently their insides tore.”
“She remained silent. There was nothing left to say. He'd said it all the night before. He had to end it. He could never leave his wife. And, in fact, she had known this. Although she loved him - an...”
“You selfish bitch!"She had known for a long time that putting her needs above those of Adam's wife and children was indeed selfish. She had no real answer to the accusation thrown at her."I'm sorry...”
“She was drawn to damaged souls like a moth to a flame.”
“I thought he'd pick me, I know he has kids, but when it came down to it, I really thought he'd pick me."Tears rolled down her face and her nose ran. She sniffed."I know I'm selfish""You're human""I...”
“The heart was made to be broken.”
“He does something to me, that boy. Every time. Its his only detriment. He steps on my heart. He makes me cry.”
“Was it hard?" I ask.Letting go?"Not as hard as holding on to something that wasn't real.”
“I'm tired of living unable to love anyone. I don't have a single friend - not one. And, worst of all, I can't even love myself. Why is that? Why can't I love myself? It's because I can't love anyon...”
“Thats love: Two lonely persons keep each other safe and touch each other and talk to each other.”
“Sometimes I get real lonely sleeping with you.”