Forty-nine

“I… Tristan fired me.”

Her voice shook and Leo began to feel uncomfortable.

“Oh, Angela. That’s so sad”

“I don’t know what to do.” She began to sob now.

“I don’t know why I keep making these mistakes. I was sure I did the exact thing he wanted, only for me to find out I did the exact opposite of what he requested. I guess he’s had enough”

“Don’t blame yourself…”

“You know what the funny thing is though? I actually still love him. I feel like there’s a huge part of this puzzle missing and it’s so frustrating that I can’t remember anything. If I could at least remember something, I’m sure it would help…”

“No, Angela. It won’t. Tristan has made his decision. He’s chosen what he wants so why don’t you also let go. I’m telling you this as a friend and someone who cares, that even if you remember everything now and go back to him, he won’t change his mind because he’s clearly been looking for an excuse to get rid of you, otherwise, what’s a little mistake he can’t overlook?”

“Everything is