Our Way

by T.L. Swan

“Eliza has a friend that was a vegetarian.” Nathan smiles sweetly. “Recently converted to a carnivore and is apparently starving.”

“A pansexual person doesn’t see a body when they are attracted to someone. It’s the personality and heart they desire, regardless of their sex.”

When you went to Stephanie when you had feelings for me, it broke something between us.

Then I found out that you spoke to Robert every day, and obviously still cared for him. That, coupled with the fact you were friends with Stephanie all along and had lied to me about it, left me feeling so betrayed and only fueled my fears even more so.

He said that perhaps he thought you wanted children and your body has started to crave mine to fulfill its destiny. He also said that you had told him that you were still in love with Robert. I was beyond devastated. Crushed that perhaps we had fallen in love under false pretences, and that, no matter how much we loved each other, your love for Robert was never going to go away.

Nathan, my darling, I’m giving you the time you deserve. I love you so much—I love you more than life itself—and I could never keep you held to me, knowing that your heart is aching for someone else.

Please remember how much you are loved, and make the decision that is right for you. I’ll be okay. Always, Eliza xoxo

“I don’t want you as a fucking friend, Eliza. I want you as my wife!” he shouts.

He glares at me and I think I have a new favorite hobby—goading Nathan Mercer is fun.

“Burnout is the experience of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, often caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.”