Loneliness clawed at me as I stepped out.
But then Melvan got down too. He wrapped his arms around me from behind. "Don't worry so much. I trust you. I know you didn't hurt Div. The world may try to stop me from helping you, but I'll always find a way. I remember you as someone amazing."
His words sank deep into me. I wanted him to hold me longer, to remind me again of my worth. Yet logic whispered that trust was dangerous-everyone I had trusted before had broken it.
He turned me to face him. I whispered, "Thank you for being the friend I can rely on." Then I said goodbye and walked inside my Flat.