EMILY

"It's not like that." I started to speak, but Alex cut me off.

"We should get going now, love,"

I looked up at him, and from the smile on his face, I knew he knew what he was doing and took joy in making it worse.

I forced a smile and got on my feet.

"Rhea, can we please talk later. I'm really sorry,"

She looked like she wanted to say something else, but she just nodded, her arms crossed.

Alex held my hand, and I refrained from hitting his hands off as we walked out. Only when we got into his car did I let out a sigh...