I'll Take Her Home

VIVIENNE

I couldn't believe what Alex had said! She hopes my gamble pays off? With the way she said it, it seemed like she couldn’t wait for this collaboration to fail! It was irritating!

Her comments echoed in my mind, causing me to feel under pressure that I didn't want to admit.

I tried not to lose my cool, to look unfazed and calm, but on the inside, I was boiling. Alex always had a way of getting under my skin and making things more difficult than they needed to be.

Alright. Calm down, Vivienne. You should be happy Even so, I couldn't help but sense the annoyance that was brewing beneath my cool surface.

I tried to hide my irritation as I said goodbye to Ezekiel and fake a smile as I left his office. However, Ezekiel insisted on walking me to the parking lot before I could leave.

He said, "Vivienne, let me walk you to your car."

I looked at him and then at Alex, who was standing close by, and hesitated for a second. “It’s really not necessary, Ezekiel. I’ll be fine.”

“I insist