On hearing the glass shatter to the ground, Emily rushed and knocked on the door. "Are you alright? Alex, open the door. Did something bad happen at work today?"

She was completely ignored, while Alex silently shed tears, covering his mouth with his hands.

"What did I get myself into? Why am I suddenly falling in love with her again? She has always been this attractive and reserved; why didn't I see that then?" He let greed cloud his emotions and judgments. He poured himself a glass of ...