Page 144 of Love Me Stalk Me

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And that’s okay.

You don’t have to rush into anything.

but i like him

I know.

But let me ask you something.

When’s the last time youwere on your own?

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i don’t know

That’s a problem, isn’t it?

maybe

You’ve spent so much time trying to be what other people want.

Maybe you should take some time to figure out who you are on your own.

but what if i waste time?

You think learning to love yourself is a waste of time?

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no

Good girl.

You don’t need to jump from one relationship into another.

You should fall in love with yourself first.

And then when you do find the right person—you’ll recognize love when it’s real.

i guess that makes sense

Of course it does.

okay

can we do a sexy bedtime story now?

That’s my girl.

I’VE PASSED THE POINT OF NO RETURN AND I’M FINE WITH THAT.

CAL

I set my phone down,running a hand over my jaw. The stubble rasps against my palm, rough and familiar.

Fuck.

That was...

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