CHAPTER 39: THE PAIN OF BREAKING FREE

"You're not taking the offer, end of discussion!" Sarah stood there, staring at her enraged boyfriend as the disappointment and fear washed over her. For the past thirty minutes, she’d been trying her best to convince him that she had a life outside of being his girlfriend. But, like always, he'd turned it into a full-blown argument, and she was almost on the verge of tears. "Harry?" She began, his name sounding like a plea. "Babe, this sponsorship is amazing. It's everything I've ever hoped for," she added, her voice trembling with emotions as his jaw clenched tighter and he tore his hand away from her gentle grip. "I don't want you to do it; why can't you just get that?" "Why don't you want me to do it through?" He shook his head vehemently. "I don't need to give you a reason; this is for your good." "Harry, this is an international brand; I'd be a fool to pass up on this opportunity!" His eyes narrowed as he noted the slight rise in her voice. "I'm sorry…I didn't mean to sn