Inferences are dangerous, inferring what was never implied is worse.  Hints are lethal, for we often guess what was never meant. Despite temptation, despite the verging-on-outright-desperate yearning to believe some words are aimed at me, I shall not, repeat not  indulge in inferences or guesses anymore. I have learnt my lesson or so I hope. From now, only what is said clearly shall be heard. If you don’t say something to me, to my face, it doesn’t exist….even if I want it to.