We did not get married because I was pregnant. I did not get the job. I do not know her name to this day. I did not need a storage unit. I do not know why I rented one. We cannot afford it. That is not true. It does not matter.

I do not understand how radio frequency works. I do not care. You may not make a super quick drawing for me. I should not eat wheat. That is not funny. I do not believe a word you are saying. Not on my watch. My voice does not sound like that.

Not everyone here is good looking. I will not come back. You are not on the list. That milk is not fresh. We are not getting along. You are not the love of my life. I will not stand for this. He does not know everything.

We do not have any more grapes. Do not touch me. I am not losing weight. That black and white movie you suggested was not any good. I do not read subtitles. I was not at home when it happened. Our plumber is not licensed, bonded or insured. I am not listening.

I am not responsible for all that stuff with Nancy and her earaches. I am not hungry right now. They were not following instructions. I am not ready to let go. We did not get good advice. At least it's not the transmission. I could not handle that.

You have not apologized for any of the shit you put me through. I am not your mother. You have not paid me back that forty-five dollars. I am not bluffing. That vase is not real and they knew it. That is not my problem.

Toni Halleen lives in Minneapolis. She's working on a novel and a collection of stories.

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