iet as I could, trying to catch eve

omorrow. But we didn't get a confirmation reply from you. So, I wanted to make sure if you received the email and if

sir. In my excitement, I completely forgot to reply. I am absolutely ready to join you

in ten minutes," h

t no room for doubt

nching my fist. Great, go on being over

telling you to meet me in ten minutes at

be there shortly," I said, qui

e to wear, all while holding my phone between my shoulder and ear. Even though I wan

opportunity-whatever it

hah

ther end of the phone. My hands froze. My eyes narrowed in co

think you'd take it this seriously. I

er holding the phone. Though I knew I should express my gratitude for t

ow at nine in the morni

orry about yelling..." Before I

et it go. My heart raced, and anxiety flooded my veins. Because of my naïve mistake in not ch

n typed out a me

n changed "Dear"

. I didn't mean to be rude. Please trust me when I say I didn't know it was you. I hop

t. The text was delivered almost instantly. But the la

ing of me, and wondering how my future would unfold, the day f

tting in front of the mirror, I applied thin eyeliner, followed by a swipe of red l

heart was filled with nerves. The embarrassing phone call still hau

's voice snapped m

replied

ght?" he asked, glancing at m

odd

ady here,"

late on the grey brick wall: ABC Corporation. My heart

I had forgotten to check my wristwatch. I instinctively looked at my wrist-empty. It

e mirror and try to imitate her so Nathaniel wouldn't leave me for her, all

tion building beyond the tall iron gates, a

ecting the sunlight like a diamond, filled me with a rush of

ot seeing Nathaniel at work, of having to face the reality of his betrayal, was something I hadn't been ready to confront.