Desperate Measures

"This is not about her," I lie.

"Then why won't you keep your word? I was afraid you'd do this, so I was hesitant."

"I'm sorry, I can't help you, Trixie. You need to find someone else," I say. I'm about to leave when she steps closer to me.

"Are you really breaking your word?"

"I am. My apologies."

"But you're not the type to break your word," she argues.

I ignore her and start to walk away. She c