His grip went crazy tight on my wrist - could feel his fingers shaking. We just stood there, dead quiet.

Felt like forever till the elevator dinged open - some lovey-dovey couple walked out.

Richard got distracted for a sec - perfect timing to yank my wrist free and hop in the elevator.

Hit that close button, watched those doors slide shut, feeling like I could breathe again for the first time in forever.

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