Chapter Thirty Seven

"I know everything is going down; everything is wrecked, but I still did what came to my mind. I raised my hand and slapped Nolan in anger.

'Don't ever do that again. I'm not interested in you or your job. Stay away from me,' I said.

'I've told you countless times on the phone, and you chose to burden me with your malicious act.

I love Josh, so stop all these silly games of blackmail,' I said out loud, garnering stares from people dining at the restaurant.

I got into the car. I was livid. I rubbed the taste of Nolan off my mouth.

I can't believe I let myself get into this mess. I've always prided myself on being in control of my emotions, but right now, I regret ever meeting Nolan because he is bent on ruining my happily ever after with Josh.

I love Josh. I can't stand to see the hurt on his face when he eventually knows about Nolan.

He trusts me, and I have assured him countless times that he has nothing to be afraid of.

But right now, this situation is way beyond me. With all