Didn't have to do anything. He left on a business trip for three days, involuntarily or deliberately giving me a break and an opportunity to calm down. Love is always ready to forgive. And I, as if charmed, did not make any attempts to escape from this captivity, stopping my fears and turning a blind eye to the obvious mental problems of my boss. Just to be around. If only to see him at least sometimes ... Masochism in its purest form.

But as soon as he returned, she again began to avoid, not having the strength to talk. And all this hellish carousel spun with renewed vigor.

On his...