Ivanna looked at me in confusion and nervousness. “Why? Is someone forcing you?”

“N-No, it’s not that!” I shook my head and explained, “For some reason, I feel there’s an inexplicable force pushing me. It’s not just about Atlas’s love.”

Ivanna stared at me, still not wholly understanding my words.

“I wanted to escape many times. I know I don’t deserve Atlas. Anyone would think I’m delusional for even considering being with him. Still, I always feel like there’s a prevailing connection between us, and it keeps getting stronger.”

I spoke solemnly to Ivanna, “I’ve had that thought for a while but always doubted myself. That inexplicable force pushes and pulls me whenever something related to Atlas arises.

Ivanna chuckled, “Did you fall too deeply into this? Is that it?”

I looked at her with severity and asked, “Do you think I’m trying to justify being with him?”

Ivanna hesitated before nodding. “A little.”

“No, I even feel like he has appeared in my life before,” I surprised mysel