144: Confusion

C A R I N A

The following day, I was at work when my phone started ringing. I answered without checking who was calling.

"Carina, can we meet?"

"Nicholas? What do you want? Shouldn't you be busy with work? How did you get my number?"

"I can find your number anywhere. We need to talk. I want to explain things to you. Please, just hear me out. I know you're at work. How about you come to my place after your shift?"

"I'm working overtime today. I can't."

"I'll pick you up from work."

"No, Nicholas. We're done."

"We're not."

"Why are you doing this?"

"Because I can't lose you again."

"I–"

"Please, baby. Meet me after work. I'll come and pick you up."

"Fine."

"Good girl. I'll see you later. Bye."

"Bye."

He was making me so confused, and I didn't know what to think anymore. He had been ignoring me for two years, and now, he wants me back.

"Carina, where are the documents I asked you to bring in 20 minutes ago?" My boss snapped.

"I'm so sorry. They're right here."

I placed the documents on h