"Get away from me!" I screamed, my voice cracking as I lost control.

"Faye, let's be reasonable. Don’t freak out..." His voice was soft, coaxing, as I heard him twist the doorknob, testing the lock. My heart leaped into my throat, and I screamed again, cutting him off.

"Come any closer, and I’ll call the cops!"

"Whoa, whoa, don’t do that. If this gets out, it's gonna look bad for both of us. You really want everyone whispering behind your ...