Melanie.
Present day. Friday, three days later…
Am still furious at Malachi and I want to get the anger out of my system. To believe he had something with that woman. To believe he kissed her and came back to touch me.
I want to hurt him back the same way he hurt me that night. I haven't spoken to him since then. Been avoiding him like a plague.
"Melanie." I look up from the stack of files on my desk.
It's Joanna. I'm so distracted, I haven't talked to her in days. Thank God she finally came to work.
"Hi, Joan." I smile, as she sits. She's got this hesitant look. A fake smile.
"Should we go for lunch." Joanna suggests, tentatively.
I look at my phone, surprised it's already lunch time.
"Are you okay? You sound off." I pick my stuff, putting them in my purse.
I flash her a look and she's just gazing absently.
"Joanna?" I call, touching her shoulder.
She jumps, looking at me with a guarded look.
"Are you alright?" I ask her.
