Emily and Alex's friendship

Chapter 6

Emily's heart ached as she stood alone in the hallway, the weight of Alex's actions heavy on her mind. She couldn't understand why he had pushed her away, why he couldn't confide in her and let her be there for him. The pain of his rejection cut deep, leaving her feeling lost and confused.
As she thought about their friendship, all the moments they had shared and the bond they had built, she couldn't bear the idea of it being ruined by Alex's actions. But she also couldn't ignore the hurt he had caused her by pushing her away and shutting her out of his life.
With a determined look in her eyes, Emily made up her mind. She couldn't stand idly by and let Alex hurt her and then potentially hurt her again by getting back together with someone else. She deserved better than that, she deserved to be with someone who appreciated her and valued their friendship.
Taking a deep breath, Emily made her way towards Alex, determined to confront him and let him know how much he had hurt her. She couldn't continue to be a doormat, constantly putting her own feelings aside for the sake of their friendship. She needed to stand up for herself and demand the respect she deserved.
As she approached Alex, who was lost in his thoughts, Emily's voice was firm and unwavering. "Alex, you hurt me. You pushed me away when I was only trying to be there for you. I can't continue to be treated this way. If you choose to get back together with someone else and disregard our friendship, then I can't continue to be a part of it. I deserve better than that."
Alex looked up, stunned by the strength in Emily's words. He realized the pain he had caused her and the consequences of his actions. He reached out a hand to her, wanting to apologize and make things right. But Emily stepped back, her resolve unwavering.
"I need time to figure things out, Alex. If you truly value our friendship, then you need to respect my feelings and give me the space I need. I won't be pushed aside again." With that, Emily turned and walked away, unsure of what the future held for their friendship but determined to stand up for herself and her own worth.