When A Bully Falls In Love by Valerie Sax (good books to read for women TXT) 📖

I scanned my phone, thought to call Aunt Jeena, but there, I thought she already has a lot on her plate to deal with.
"Mom," tears blurred my vision as I touched my tattoo.
I need you here to guide me, to hug me, mom. I closed my eyes as I felt a warm thing covered my shoulder. Is it my mom's hug?
Lost in my thoughts, I didn't realize somebody kept a jacket on my shoulder. 
When I got to my senses, I saw Xander stood beside me.
Without saying a single word, I started walking towards the cottage.
He clenched my hand.
"Leave my hand," I whispered as he caught me in this sensitive situation.
"Aoife, please....stay... Please don't leave me,"
He purred.
I dropped his hand as I took a few steps more.
"I am sorry. Aoife..." his voice changed completely.
I didn't know why I listened to him.
"Can we go for a walk?" he requested.
I didn't spill a word as I started following him.
The rustling of the dry leaves and the moonlight filled the environment. 
We were quiet for more than enough.
"I am sorry for my words. I didn't mean to say that, but it happened,"  he whispered.
I was quiet as I was amazed to see his soft phase.
"Can you forgive me?" He looked through the corner of his eyes.
"I am sorry too," I answered.
"I didn't want to say all those words, but I did."
"Can you forgive me?" I whispered.
We looked at each other with a blank face.
I will be lying if I say I didn't want to hug him. I wanted that warm arms around my body, I wanted to feel secure, but all I did, was stood like a dead body.
He even didn't make a move towards me. Maybe I hurt him more than expected; called him a heartless man.
We settled on a bench near a water stream, looking towards the full moon.
"It's beautiful. Everything is quiet here, so calm," I said.
"Yeah, it's beautiful," he replied.
I inhaled the cold breeze with his presence next to me.
We had nothing to talk about; Sometimes it is good not to talk at all.
Just enjoy the presence of the person beside you.
He touched my hand accidentally as I closed my eyes.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to," He took back immediately.
A sharp breath came out of me.
Why? Why can't he touch me? Why can't he love me only?
Why am I dying for his touch even though he hurts me a lot?
We were quiet, but the battle between my mind and heart was on.
Everything was quite still, the fight was on.

~Xander~
I saw her standing alone. How could I leave her there?
I couldn't touch her; she was angry at me. Why wouldn't she?
I did, a mistake, I am the one who hurt her always.
I wanted to hug her, wanted to show her how my heart was paining without her, but then I was scared to lose her.
What if I am going to touch her again and lose her?
Our hands collided by mistake, and I could feel she closed her eyes. Maybe she thought I did it intentionally. I immediately said sorry, but I did want to touch her.
How am I going to survive without her? Am I really in love with her?
I will be lying to myself if I deny these feelings.