My initial plan was straightforward: focus on academics, head to college, and leave my past behind. I never imagined getting entangled with someone who had a bit of a fiery personality and an intense possessiveness – that wasn't part of my ideal future. There was a captivating charm to him, which initially hid his enigmatic actions, and I admit, I was caught off guard by the instant crush he developed on me. To him, I seemed to be the center of his universe, but to me, he represented the one thing I desperately wanted to escape from throughout my life.
