Without waiting for my answer, Erdem took a step forward, his presence filling the small bathroom. I tried to slam the door shut, yearning for a moment of privacy, a space where I could let my tears flow freely, but he refused to allow me that solace. With an unwavering determination, he forced his way through, invading my personal space. Stumbling backwards, I kept my pained eyes locked on his face, refusing to break the connection.
"Come here," he commanded, extending his palm towards me. I raised my perturbed eyes to meet his gaze, a mixture of defiance and vulnerability burning within me. Without uttering a word, I shook my head, my determination unyielding. I would not succumb to his dominance, not this time.
