He shredded my pride and taught me to expect the worse.

'Don't believe in hope Beggar, you'll always be disappointed." His words ring true again.

I wanted a few moments to pretend and I got it.

Now I have to let it go.

So, it isn't hard when I smile at the biker.

Staring him dead in the eyes, I tell him,

'We all lie, but It's the reason we do it which counts. I'll give you one truth, just one, but you can't ask me my name."

'Will I ever be able to ...