Chapter Twenty Five

Nicole;

My mind is still in a state of turmoil as the day darkens around me. It's nearly 9pm and I still have no idea if I'll have a chance to sleep over at the office or not. I watch people trickle out of the building from all around me and by the time I finish the last document I'm working on, it's well past 9 and my decision has been made. I'll be going to my home. I gather my things and take another glance at myself in the mirror. It's high time I started facing my fears. It's time to go home.

I shuffle out and head downstairs in the elevator. I'm half tempted to walk towards Alex's office and check on him but that would be highly unnecessary. I wouldn't want to feed the potential misconceptions either. I smile politely at the receptionist on my way out and mechanically drive home, my heart all the time in my stomach. There haven't been any surprises recently but I can't lose my guard. I know him. He's simply bidding his time, playing around with me. The thought infuriates me. I