Christian

When Cassandra mentioned she would step away for a moment, I saw an opportunity to talk to her alone again. I could wait to go to work at the company; the doctors' advice to stay home and rest didn't bother me much. I might be in the office working tomorrow morning, but my anxiety wouldn't allow me to keep my words to myself. I needed to talk to her and apologize for my behavior.

Honestly, I didn't believe I could stay away from her. My relationship with Cassandra had to be close yet distant at the same time, and I couldn't be distant with her. I wouldn't find the...