The Awakening — Episode 9

He was leaning against the counter with his coffee, raised an eyebrow. You're not gonna eat something? I really do have to go. I heard my own voice.

Sorry. He looked at me for a moment, didn't ask, didn't try to make me stay, just nodded. There's a driver waiting out front. Tell him where you want to go.

At the car. I looked back once. He didn't come out to say goodbye. I went back to my apartment.

Kale was right. A few days later, Ryder showed up at my door. He was holding a box of pink crumble cookies. He thought they were my favorite. I'd never corrected him. What are you doing here?

Can we talk? There's nothing to talk about. I went to close the door. His hand caught the frame. Nora, I know I fucked up. I thought I liked Chloe. Then you disappeared, and I realized I never did.

She had me on a leash, and I was too stupid to tell the difference between wanting her and just not wanting to lose. He paused. You were the one who was always there for me.

That night I left you on the mountain. Nora, I haven't gone a single day without regretting it. I think I really do like you. Stop this.

Please. Give me one more chance. My eyes stung, not because I was moved. It's too late.

I don't want this anymore. I don't believe you just stopped loving me. After everything you did for me- His phone buzzed in his pocket.

He glanced at the screen. Something shifted in his face. He dismissed it fast. I saw the name, Chloe.

There was a time when seeing that name would have made my chest tighten. and now i just watched him dismiss the call nora i hung up i was so calm it surprised even me he