Taking the easy way out.

I chose silence instead of explaining myself further. To save myself and herself from further agitation.

I chose to escape instead of facing the issue head on. To save what's left of my pride since I know there isn't any point in holding on.

I don't think I'm a coward. Sometimes, you take the easy way out but it doesn't mean that you don't have the courage to face everything. It's only whether you deem it necessary. Whether it is worth it. Sometimes, it is the only way out.