“Why are you interested in me, Jeremy?” Her voice echoes in the silence with resignation. “What makes you think I am?” “The fact that you were stalking me.” “I was keeping an eye on you.” “Why?” The molten green of her eyes fires up. “Why me?” “Because you had the audacity to capture my attention.” “Can I un-capture it?” “That’s not even a word. And the answer is no. You can’t make me do anything, Cecily. All my decisions are taken inward. Your actions, or the lack thereof, have no influence whatsoever, so don’t act stupid or desperate in order to drive me away. That will only make me
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