Alyssa's mind raced, desperately seeking a way to escape the clutches of the stalker who had cornered her against the wall. Fear pulsed through her veins, but she knew she had to remain calm and composed. With a trembling voice, she mustered the strength to speak.
"Please, listen to me," Alyssa pleaded, her voice quivering. "What we had was never love. It was a misunderstanding. I never reciprocated your feelings, and I never will. You need to understand that I am not yours, and I never will be."
The stalker's grip tightened, his face contorted with anger and frustration. "You're lying! I know you love me deep down. I won't let anyone take you away from me," he insisted, his voice filled with unwavering conviction.
