Chapter-0341

As Professor Chance wraps up the lesson he tells us that he will run our final next week so we can spend the rest of our class time outside doing things that are practical. Once he dismisses us the general rumble of books and supplies being packed fills the room and the general noise of voices increases in volume as the students leave the lecture hall. I take my time and so does Tyler. “Can I walk with you?” He asks shyly.

“Sure.” I say on a breath out. I take another breath in to calm my temper and let it out slowly as I stand up with my bag and turn to face him. “What you said is not something that is easy to forgive. It was purposely hurtful. You don’t deserve to find out anything about me after your accusations. But, I am going to try. You are not the only person who has suffered through life.

Don’t ever assume you’ve had it the worst. There is always somebody suffering more than you. Some of us are just better at moving forward with life. I don’t let my past hold me back. It definitely motivates me and my actions, but I would never consider taking it out on someone else.”

He just nods and starts to shuffle out of the top row, checking every few steps that I am following him. We make it outside and his friends are nowhere to be seen, he’s all mine for the time being.

“Mina, I have Tyler with me, take your time. I’m going to see what he has to say.”

“Got it.”