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Chapter .53.

I don't want to look back in five years time and think,

"we could have been magnificent,

but I was afraid."

In five years I want to tell of how fear tried to cheat me

out of the best thing in life,

and I didn't let it.

***

"Faster Lexie!"

I puff out my cheeks, desperate to get more air within my lungs.

Jay's cries only make me angry, as a slew of curses flows from my mouth. "That a girl!"

I glare at the ground as Jay shouts, "Final sprint! You can run faster than that!"

I groan and pump my arms harder, willing myself to believe Jay's impossible words.

Upon passing him I collapse but am quickly pulled back up as Jay scolds me, "No no. You know you'll get cramps if you lay down."

"I already have cramps," I gasp.

Jay smiles and slowly walks me around.

After my nose had been reset and healed, Jay suggested my training to resume.