Day 156:

Angela came home yesterday with a split lip and bruises on her beautiful face.

I didn't ask her what happened but Anusha did and it was the work of her new boyfriend when she wanted to break up with him.

Around midnight, her ex came to our house drunk and tried to use his fists again.

I don't know what possessed me to push her aside and take on him but I had a good fight after a long time.

I got a matching split lip and bruised ribs but he got it worse after my roommates joined me. His whole body was black and blue by the time cops arrived.

The girls hugged me after everyone left and tended to my injuries.

Angela cried a long time, holding me; making me realize one thing.

Unbeknownst to me, I made friends with these three girls and I'd take on anyone who attempted to hurt them.