As soon as my eyes fall on him, l froze in my clothes.

I didn't know what but at the sound of his voice, my entirely rigid and stiff body relaxed. My bloody hands lost purpose and completely uncurled from the painful fists. He slowly made his way to me but I moved a step back.

I was so angry, angry at him and at everything.

Before l could think of running away from him, he instantly grabbed me and pulled me into a tight hug. My chest was heaving repeatedly at the intake of air. ...