EMILY

Tens of thousands of thoughts were racing through my head as I stepped onto the porch at Charlie's house. I gave one last glance at Alex's car parked outside.

Alex was here because he wanted to see me. Why? Did he realize I work for his company? Was he here to squash my pride or what?

Would he kick me out of his company too?

I thought blocking his number was all I needed to do, but I never thought of the fact that he'd think of coming here. Maybe I had been stupid enough to give him Charlie's address back then. But I never thought he'd want anything...