Even though I know I’m being far too sensitive, I should evaluate this without emotion. I’m too emotional from being hungover already, which will push me over the edge. Take it at face value and nothing deeper.

“If you have nothing better to do, then bring coffee to the lounge, pronto.” Alexi dismisses me, tone giving nothing away except irritation and pushes past as though I’m an annoyance in his way, nearly toppling me off my feet, and I almost burst into tears at the rough ...