Wilder has an extra ticket to a party and invites his best friend Tristen to go with him. Tristen isn't quite thrilled but decides not to turn down his friend's offer.
'It's just a party. It's gonna be fun.' That's what Tristen thinks. Wilder, on th...
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Wilder's head was down when I left him and went into the elevator. I couldn't see his eyes, but I knew he was probably in tears. I felt terrible for hurting him in public like that. I knew I was still angry at him, I knew I couldn't forgive him just yet, but I felt sorry for him.
I was playing dirty like some insensitive jerk. I knew Wilder's weakness was to be ignored by the people he loved. I knew he couldn't live without me. I knew he was going to be in constant pain the moment I left the apartment.
I knew all that and I still went through with it. I wanted to break something in him like he broke something in me. A punishment that fitted the crime.
After seeing that my plan worked, it didn't make me feel better. I felt worse.
I fought back the tears as I pressed the button to the ground floor. The metal doors started to close when, suddenly, a hand stopped them and forced them to open again.
I held my breath and watched as the person behind the door appeared.
It was Sean, not the person I was expecting at all.
"Ugh," I let out a breath of revulsion and averted my gaze.
He stood next to me, shoulder to shoulder, or shoulder to neck since he was much taller than me. His boney finger pressed the button to close the elevator doors, and I swear he deliberately meant to graze my side.
The doors closed and the creep talked.
"So." Sean smacked his lips. "I wanted to apologize for my behavior at the club the other night."
"Whatever." I rolled my eyes and looked away.
I really didn't like this guy. And after the way he really wanted to have sex with me that night, I was kinda scared of him. I couldn't wait to step out of this elevator and avoid him at all costs.
"No, seriously." He turned my way. "I made a complete fool of myself." He was getting closer and I couldn't help but let a resentful exhale and step away. "I know it's not an excuse, but I was drunk."
I didn't look at him the whole time he was talking to me. I kept my eyes on the little screen telling us which floor we were on. God, why is it moving so slowly?
"I would never act like that on purpose. So... Are we cool? Do you forgive me?"
I kept my distance, but there wasn't much space in these four walls to go. I was cornered. He slowly leaned closer until I felt his foul breath hitting my neck.
"Yeah, yeah, you're forgiven." Just stay the hell away from me!
The doors opened, and just then I found my strength and pushed Sean away. I didn't realize he was that close until this moment. I jumped out of that elevator, feeling something crawling at my back. I was inhaling and exhaling fast shallow breaths.
