#Chapter 44: The Truth
Abby
The door to my office clicks shut, its noise echoing in the room, serving as a final punctuation to Karl’s
exit.
I watch him go, and the residue of our past, thick with pain and longing, clings to me, making it hard to
breathe.
A sigh escapes me as I lean back into my chair, the cool leather pressing against my back, providing a
temporary relief.
The whiff of the past and our complicated relationship is still strong in the air. Passing a hand over my
face, I let the sensation of touch distract me momentarily. How I wish things could be different, simpler.
But my heart is still entangled with Adam’s, and the thought of ending it leaves me adrift in a sea of
uncertainty. I haven’t made my decision yet; I love Adam. He’s been my rock for a long time now. We
have plenty in common, and he’s sweet and caring…
But he just doesn’t seem to have the same passion for me as I would hope he would. He’s sweet, yes,
but I don’t feel like a priority in his life.
I want him to want me; I want him to get angry and jealous over Karl, I want him to have sex with me, I
want him to show up when he says he will because he can’t get enough of me. And yet here I am, a
ring on my finger, and he can hardly make time for me. It makes me feel worthless.
Then there’s Karl. Sweet Karl. He’s changed so much recently. He’s become kinder, more
understanding. He still has his rough edges, his undeniable Alpha attitude, but that’s what I like about
him.
But he divorced me. His words may be dripping with sweetness now, but nothing can erase that fact.
My phone vibrates on my desk, its sudden intrusion breaking through my thoughts. The screen displays
Leah’s name. Picking it up, I answer, “Hey.”
“Abby, Chloe told me about what happened. Not just with Adam, but… your burn. Are you okay?”
I glance down at my arm, the scarlet mark still raw and angry. “I’m fine now. Got the burn taken care
of,” I reply, attempting to sound more upbeat than I feel.
laced with concern, but there’s also
hesitate.
do you explain something you don’t fully
on the other end, as though reading my thoughts. “Listen,
Adam, know that I’m behind you. But…” she
run back
flash of irritation courses through me. Why does everyone assume I’d go
they think of
I can stop myself, “everyone seems to believe I’ll just fall back into
And besides, if I do decide to end things with
while. I don’t need to jump from one relationship to
when she responds, a hint of hurt evident. “Okay, Abby. I
we all feel about
washes over me. I didn’t mean to snap. “I’m sorry, Leah,” I say,
on me. “It’s just… it’s been
chuckles, the warmth returning to her voice. “I know, Abby. It’s okay. Want me to come
one of
those.”
avalanche of pastries?” Leah teases. “It’s a date. I’ll set
me. “Thanks, Leah. It
thoughts once again. With a sigh, I decide to
to the bar for one last drink
…
delicate shadows across
of stillness, like the world has paused
at the sleek mahogany counter, cradling a half-filled glass of white wine, its
providing a faint comfort.
the speakers, a melancholy tune that matches
tables, the floor recently mopped, and a faint
is pristine, almost
crafted scene missing its central
me.
It feels like a chasm has formed overnight, swallowing the joy
relationship once held.
thoughts, I hardly notice the tap on
I turn, and for a
“Adam.”
familiar eyes, usually so warm and inviting, look heavy with emotion.
immediately sets me on edge.
to alleviate the storm of emotions brewing within
surprise in my voice
to see you, Abby,” he says, carefully taking the seat next to me. The space between
if a single spark
gather my thoughts. The cool liquid does little to temper
my emotions. “I don’t know
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