"Sometimes, I hate myself for having a heart that easily forgives other people," Mira whispered, glancing at her reflection in the mirror. Her eyes held the weight of every hurt she'd ever brushed aside, every sorry she'd accepted without question.
A loud ping broke her thoughts—a message from Leo. Another apology. She felt the familiar tug in her chest, a reflex to smooth things over, to make peace. But this time, the words stuck in her throat, heavy and unspoken.
When will I learn how to say no?
She closed her eyes, forcing herself to breathe through the ache.
It wasn’t that she didn’t love people or want to give them chances; she just wondered when she’d finally give herself a chance to be whole without handing out pieces of herself to those who didn't deserve them.
Tonight, she left the message unread. And though it felt like a small step, her heart, for once, felt a little bit lighter.
@elsays_
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