PETALS AND SCARS: When He Says I'm Sorry

by Mrchronic Black

Seventeen-year-old Shakira is the kind of girl everybody thinks has it all honor roll, fly kicks, and a smile that lights up the whole hallway. But behind the perfect edges and lip gloss, Shakira is fighting battles nobody sees. Tremont is the star ball player with charm for days and a mouth full of sweet promises. To the world, they look like couple goals. But when the doors close and the texts stop buzzing, Shakira learns that love can come with bruises you can’t post on Instagram. Tremont’s “I’m sorry” always sounds soft, almost believable. Flowers, late-night calls, promises to change. And Shakira wants to believe him, because every girl wants that fairytale ending… until the fairytale turns into survival.
Now she’s caught between the petals he gives her and the scars he leaves behind. How many sorries does it take before love stops being love? And when will she finally choose herself over his apologies?

71 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 20, 2025