Adrian's POV

“Thank you.” I said as Emily let me in.

I'd been in that car for a little over an hour.

Our ride home was a lot to think about.

I wished I didn't fill the car with music, but it's the most sensible escape I could think of.

Plus, I was annoyed myself.

I felt like a pest. I didn't feel appreciated, worse still, it felt like she'd made up her mind not to take me seriously. And that shit hurts! It does!

“I was just gonna tuck myself in bed.” She said, in a no nonsense tone.

“Emily, please. Ease up, let's talk. Do you want me...