*Alice's POV*

I lay on the bed waiting for the knock that always came at this time of day.

After I had told Simon to leave, I locked myself in the room next to his. I knew he would argue with me, but I wanted him to know that I was serious. If he got used to not seeing or having around now, then it wouldn't be so hard when he left.

Days had passed. Despite my solitude and lack of communication, Simon still knocked on my door at ...