Edge of Control

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What did I think? Was he really asking me that? I took a deep breath, trying to control myself while avoiding looking at him because I didn’t know what I might do if I did.

“I think the right question is why you sent me that,” I said, still not looking at him.

“I wanted you to know I wasn’t lying... and that you have no reason to be jealous.”

“I wasn’t...” I stopped, remembering how I had beha