Chapter Thirty-Eight: What I can't have him anymore?

Tamara's POV

Just then Jesse received a call for the company and he had to attend to it. I left the office and headed home, my mind still buzzing with the events of the day. The secrecy, the stolen glances, the whispered words it was exhilarating. By the time I got to my apartment, I was ready to unwind and focus on my schoolwork. I changed into something comfortable and settled at my desk, trying to concentrate on the notes from today's lecture.

Just as I was getting into the flow, there was a knock on the door. I glanced at the clock, puzzled. It was late, and I wasn’t expecting anyone. Still wondering, I got up and walked to the door, peeking through the peephole. My heart skipped a beat when I saw who it was.

Christina. Jesse’s ex-girlfriend.

I hesitated for a moment, my mind racing. What was she doing here? How did she even know where I lived? Taking a deep breath, I opened the door.

For a moment, we just stared at each other. Christina looked as stunning as ever, her blon