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Atonement

Guilt of an unintentional side-chick

By Chloe GilholyPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Atonement
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I owe you an apology. He made me delete you

He said he didn't want a fight now I know what he meant

My friend showed me his profile; a happy puplic image

Praising his love for you but his status is still single

You got with him in Summer. We last slept together in Autumn

He told me you were only his friend, but I could see through his lies.

If I had known, I would have fought back against the blankets

he smothered me in along with the acts I was forced into.

His Prince Charming charade is an act and this will break you.

I'm sorry, he cheated on you. He cheated on you with me.

And he's cheating on you with others too.

Even his best friend called him a cheater. He molested her

and made her a prisoner, and then she went back to him.

That's how he works. He doesn't care about anyone but himself.

They were lovely dovey with the banter of an old married couple.

He is the parasite sucking your soul and only you can stop it.

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About the Creator

Chloe Gilholy

I live in Oxfordshire, England. I used to write a lot of fan fiction and mainly just write poetry now. I've been to over 20 countries and written many books. I'm currently working on a horror story called Heavenly Seas.

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  • Daphsamabout a year ago

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