The Email [Yandere Boss x Reader]

Chapter 34 - Hold Me

As I pulled into the driveway, the comforting familiarity of home did little to ease my lingering unease. The shopping bags in the backseat were a reminder of my brief escape, but the reality of my life weighed heavily as I walked up to the front door.

I stepped inside, setting my bags down in the hallway. The house was quiet, almost eerily so. I made my way to the bedroom, putting away the new clothes and accessories, trying to cling to the normalcy of the mundane task. But the feeling of being watched, of something lurking just out of sight, wouldn't leave me.

I need to get a grip.

I'm just being paranoid.

With everything put away, I wandered back into the living room. Hayes was there, sitting in his favorite chair, looking lost in thought. His usual confident demeanor was gone, replaced by a sadness that tugged at my heart despite everything.

Why does he look so broken?

"Hey," I said softly, not wanting to startle him.

He looked up, his eyes dull and weary. "Hey."

"What's wrong?" I asked, sitting down on the couch opposite him.

He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I feel like I'm losing you."

His words hit me hard. For all the anger and fear I had, I couldn't deny that there was still a part of me that cared deeply for him.

How do I even begin to address this?

"Hayes, you... you put us both in a terrible position," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I don't know how to move past it."

He nodded, looking down at his hands. "I know. I messed up, and I'm so sorry. I just... I panicked. I didn't want to lose you."

Panic doesn't justify what he did.

"Violence isn't the answer, Hayes," I said, my voice softening despite myself. "You can't just... hurt people because you're scared."

He looked up, his eyes pleading. "I know. And I promise, it won't happen again. I'll do anything to make it right."

I sighed, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on me. "It's not that simple. Trust takes time to rebuild. And right now, I'm struggling to even be in the same room with you."

He got up and walked over to me, kneeling in front of the couch. "Please, just tell me what to do. I can't stand seeing you like this. I love you, and I can't lose you."

Is love enough to overcome this?

I looked down at him, seeing the genuine pain in his eyes. "I need space, Hayes. I need time to process everything."

He nodded, tears welling up in his eyes. "Okay. I'll give you space. But please, don't shut me out completely."

Can I really give him another chance?

"I won't," I promised, feeling a mix of emotions. "But you need to understand that this is going to take time. And you need to work on yourself too. Get help if you need it."

He nodded again, standing up slowly. "I will. I'll do whatever it takes."

As he walked back to his chair, I felt a glimmer of hope mixed with the fear and uncertainty. Maybe there was a way forward, but it would be a long, difficult road.

With that thought, I stood up and headed to the bedroom, needing some time alone to think. As I closed the door behind me, I felt a small sense of relief. The path ahead was unclear, but at least I had taken the first step.