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            Carmen opened the bay doors to let the cool breeze in. Shane slipped out of her shirt and threw one of her wife beaters on. Carmen pulled her hair up into a low ponytail and turned around. She smiled softly at Shane, but looked away. She walked down the steps from the balcony and walked over to the bed. Shane scratched her head and looked at Carmen. Carmen sighed heavily and looked down.

“I don’t know what to do.”

“What are you talking about?” Carmen wiped her eyes and looked out the balcony.

“I don’t know if I can do this.” Shane stared at Carmen. “I hate the feelings that I’m having right now. I’m trying to fight them, but they won’t go away.”

“Carmen, what are you talking about?” Shane stood back and looked down at her. Carmen got off the bed and stood.

“I’m talking about us Shane. I feel like that us being together is not going to work out.” Shane shook her head and stood back.

“You’re going to tell me this now, while we’re here. I don’t want to talk about this.” Carmen pointed at herself.

“Well I do. I had a serious talk with my mother, and I told her what I’ve been through with you. She asked me why do I put up with the things you do to me. I told because I was in love, and I thought you could change. I love you Shane, and that’s why I came back to be with you. But then a few days ago, I talked to Elle, and she came up with a good reasoning. I began to think about all the things that my mother said and Elle said. And they were right, I don’t think that we’re going to work out.” Shane looked at Carmen hurt.

“I can’t believe you’re doing this to me. You just ruined somewhat of a vacation that we were having. You could of waited until we got home. I can’t fuckin’ believe you Carmen!” Shane charged towards Carmen and grabbed her arms. “Why are you doing this to me! I love you! I would die for you! Why did you do this!” Carmen let the tears stream down her face as Shane screamed for an answer. “Why!”

“It wasn’t meant to be!” Shane let go of Carmen, making her fall to the floor. “I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt you.”

“Bullshit! Don’t fuckin’ sit there and lie to me! You knew this is what you wanted and now you got it! It’s over!” Shane wiped her mouth and stared down at Carmen. She sighed heavily. “You can keep the ring, it was a gift. I wanted to marry you and start my life over. I guess it won’t come true.” Shane grabbed her jeans and put them on. She grabbed her things and shoes. She looked down at a distraught Carmen and walked out of the hotel room. Carmen covered her face with her hands and continued to cry. Shane walked down the hall to the elevator doors. She pushed the down button and waited. She dropped her things and punched the wall. She slid down the wall and began to cry.