y ground against Nathaniel, even thou

d positioned herself between us, blocking his path. "No, Nat

ject herself as a kind, noble person. Either way, I had no interest in her drama or what she was tr

, I want to talk to you! I want to show you

and I gripped the doorknob so tightly my knuckles turne

ination. "I'll make sure you regret betraying me. And mark my words, one day you'll be on your knees begging for my fo

-now no longer mine. Tears rushed down my cheeks, but I kept wip

a hand gently re

to know who it was. I hurriedly wi

y, I'm free..." My voice wavered, but

hin, inspecting my che

tears threatening to fall again. "I'm free now. That's the only thing that matters. So n

" she said suddenly,

behind the box where I'd packed up my things. I started

n't stop myself from melting into it, and before I knew it, I was sobbing in

I sniffled and whispered, "Thank you, Dee, for alwa

don't tell me you're planning on running off without

ed, "What would you do if I l

I've always told you, I'll

ts," I teased,

said, chuckling. "Now go on. Pick up your stuff, leave,

nyway, I'll stay in touch. For now, let's say goodbye.

don't bother calling me. The problems caused by troublemakers like you will

ll you, Dee. If I can't call my friend in nee

rrender. "Okay, okay, you ca

, "Whenever I want,

you want to leave? Go now, or else I'

piest if you di

get accepted into a reputable company. Flooding this plac

ou savage bitch,"

, you crazy bitch,

time at the office where I had worked for the past three years. I had always been so grateful and happy there, conv

ach, I returned to my apartment. As I pl

ag and pulling out the phone. Glancing at t

ck onto the cushion. Thoughts of Nathaniel and Emma flooded my mind, and no matter h

looking. Seeing it was Nathaniel again, I rejecte

calm my nerves. When I returned, I made some hot soup for dinner, but

about him? After everything

retrieved it from the table and

ok a deep breath, and p

ay from you so you can have your secret romance with your precious Emma. Why are you

e voice on the other end responded

this?" I stammere

CEO of ABC

new workplace? Why is the CEO calling me? Please don't tell me th