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Why Can't I Do It Myself?

Anna could see. Wonderful. I found myself thinking bitterly.
She threw her arms around my neck and hugged me. “Thank you, so much!”
I felt nothing but annoyance. “Yeah. Sure. Anytime.”
Anna stepped back and studied me.
Angela sauntered up to me and said. “James, what’s wrong?”
I glared at her and she flinched.
“I’ll tell you what’s wrong! I can’t control myself. That’s the problem! I’m tired of having you or Anna having to help me! I want to do it MYSELF !”
Anna’s eyes widened and Angea stepped back as if I had struck her.
“James-” Anna started softly.
NO!” I yelled. “Just leave me alone!
I turned and ran back inside.
“James, wait!” I heard Dailey shout.
I ignored him, I was absolutely furious.
Why can’t I do it myself?

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