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He pulls away and he's out the door in a flash.
As if he'd never been there at all.
~K~
I can't do this.
I can't deal with all of these rumors.
I can't deal with the hushed whispers, the soft chatter, the funny looks.
This is my business. My reputation.
How in the hell did anyone find out?
I drop my head into my hands as I lean on my elbows on top of my desk.
It's all too much.
Court, Sharon, Emma, my brother, my practice.
All of it bears down on me, ready to break me at any moment.
Why did I go back to Emma? I gave in to my need for her without thinking of the ramifications.
It was selfish and needy. I should've stayed away.
Instead, we both took what we needed from each other.
The only problem is—I can't give her what she deserves.
I should cut things off. It's gone too far and I can't keep doing this.
With a heavy heart and shaking hands, I grab my phone and type out a text.
I wait before hitting send. I gather my things and tidy up my office. After throwing my bag over my shoulder, I peek out into the hallway.
I take a deep breath and hit send. And, then I'm out of there before I can change my mind.
* * *
All night long,I toss and I turn. My mind races with thought after thought and I wish I could turn it off.
Emma never responded to my text message. I imagine her home by herself, scared of being alone.
I'm a jerk. I should've stayed with her, watched out for her.My mother would be so disappointed.
But, the more time I spent with Emma, the more I found myself slipping. Losing control, unable to help myself around her.
I close my eyes and pray sleep will come to me.
It never does, the darkness being my only comfort.
~E~
He did it again.
