It's early in the morning. I sit at the edge of the bed.. knowing it's time to leave. My head feels heavy. I hate the thought of what must be done; it weighs me down. The unfairness of it all crushes me.. I hesitate to get up. My conscience begins to curse me. A strange sense of destiny engulfs the mind. I decide to pay heed to my inner voice. But then, all of a sudden, I hear her voice; that sultry, beckoning voice which could seduce even the most hard-headed of all. Ernest and yet without the slightest sign of haste, she says.. "So you just abandon me here when I clearly want you to stay? Is that how this is gonna go?! Nobody is waiting for you out there, you know. No one wants you more than I do. You owe nothing to anyone except me. Where is your love? Is this how you repay me? You're taking me for granted, aren't you?! You ungrateful coward! You think I'll be right here tomorrow, don't you? Or are you afraid of what the world will think of you? You know you can never satisfy them. Come back to me, my love. Come back into my arms. Forget everything else. Nothing is real except our love. Stop being afraid. Embrace me. Let me cradle your head and take you to a safe place. Come back into my arms. Let's be together in love for a little longer. Just a little bit more, I promise". I can't fight it anymore. I'm too deep in love. My resolve crumbles and I rush back to her - my sweet and undeniable, foggy-morning nap: that cozy state of pure earthly bliss!
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I open my eyes after what seems to be seconds...
Shit!!! It's 10:30!
