Chapter 52

It’s been a few days since I met Richie mostly because I haven’t left the house since that time. I am pretty grateful about that, mainly because I'm not sure how to act around him right now. Before, I always felt angry and felt like ruining his life in a way he that he will regret ever existing but now I don’t feel that way. Honestly, I don't even know how to feel. I am still hurt by his actions but I’m not as hurt as I was before. My emotions are all over the place and seeing him would only worsen matters because then, I wouldn’t know how to react and I will start feeling confused, anxious, and even a bit guilty about my feelings. I just think it’s best if I take some time to myself to figure out what I really want and need right now.

I blow out a breath and try to push Richie out of my mind as I check my reflection using the full-length mirror in my room. I look a bit drained, probably because I haven’t been getting enough sleep, my messy bun seems to be a lot messy today but that’s